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February 12 - February 20, 2025
“A woman in possession of a bomb is in want of a reason to use it,”
She over-pulled, and he slipped. Naira’s exemplar instincts took over. She dove for him and caught his head in her hand before it could hit the floor.
THE ROMANCE IS OFF THE CHARTS
Acaelus’s son. Her sworn enemy. And yet, when he smiled at her a certain way, her whole being filled with golden light.
REMEMBER THAT YOU LOVE HIM
“The evils of those who’ve betrayed your trust are no fault of yours.”
Kuma studied her for a moment, then stepped away. “Good. Because you are Exemplar fucking Sharp. Diamond-eyed, titanium-spined. You don’t take shit from anyone, so don’t take it from yourself, either. You like him. He likes you. I know things are complicated, but give it some real thought, all right? Because that kind of connection? That’s worth paying attention to.”
God bless you kuma
Tarquin’s cheeks heated. “I beg your pardon?” “Never, ever ‘beg my pardon.’ My god, we’re going to have to give him… reverse etiquette lessons.
She smiled, and reached out to squeeze his arm, letting her hand linger a beat longer than might be friendly. “But I admire you for wanting to find out.” Naira walked on. It took Tarquin a little while to remember how to use his feet.
Love that every time she says something nice to him, his lower half just stops working lmao
Hesitant wasn’t a word he’d associate with Naira, but the way she drew out those words was exactly that. “Who won?” Her lashes lowered, and it took him a moment to realize she was taking him in, dragging her gaze slowly over his entire body until she lifted her golden eyes to meet his once more. “I think I’m winning right now.”
Goddamn Naira, got ME blushin too
“You’re… you’re you. And I’m just a nerd, really.
I love him.
“I kept catching glimpses of the real you beneath the exemplar veneer, and I found myself conniving ways to make you break your shell more often. I was desperate for more of you, the real you, and every time I glimpsed your personality it made me hunger for more. It was you, shining from within, that attracted me. Even when you were so furious with me I thought you’d rip me in two.”
IM CRYING ACTUAL TEARS
“I confess to wanting to strangle you sometimes,” she said, lightening her tone. He gave her a sly smile that heated her core. “Let’s save those experiments for a moment a little more private, shall we?” She blushed, and couldn’t remember the last time she’d done so. “Are you flirting with me in the face of certain peril, my liege?” He leaned closer. “I’ve found it the most advantageous time to flirt with you, Ex. Sharp.”
Tarquin had never believed in anything more than he believed in Naira,
