“That big lizard treats you well, right? I don’t want to have to fly there and kick his ass.” “Yes!” I exclaimed, feeling a weight lift from finally being able to talk about this entire beautiful mess. “No one’s ever treated me as well as he does. I’m listened to, and cared for, and he never makes me feel stupid.” I cleared my throat as tears pricked my eyelids. “And whenever I’m near him, there’s this pull in my chest—almost like I’m connected to him. It’s worse when he’s not around, though. Like, right now, my chest aches.” Xander was grinning wildly. “Is that a fact? You know, that sounds
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