She just stretched out her legs like a cat and said, “I’m ready to accept your thanks for my spectacular rescue at any time, you know.” He couldn’t stop the tears leaking down his face, even as he rasped, “Remind me never to get on your bad side.” A smile tugged at her lips, and her eyes—their eyes—sparkled. “Hello, Aedion.” Hearing his name on her tongue snapped something loose, and he had to close his eyes, his body barking in pain as it shook with the force of the tears trying to get out of him. When he’d mastered himself, he said hoarsely, “Thank you for your spectacular rescue. Let’s
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