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“Tell me, darling, do you think of me often?”
Any sort of oddly colored hair is a dead giveaway as to having Plagued blood running through your veins, whether you are Ordinary or Elite.
“Kai,” she whispers, “I never learned how to swim.” “You’re okay,” I murmur, pushing tangled hair from her face. “I’ve got you.”
“Don’t call you what?” “Darling. That’s what.” I can feel his smile against my neck. “Why? Like it too much?” “I think you like it too much,” I challenge.
“Because this is already more difficult than it should be,” I say, taking a step toward her. “You’re not just a mission to me. You’re not just another enemy for me to find. You’re something even more terrifying.” Her voice is little more than a whisper. “And what is that?” “A need.”
“Maybe I’m fine with being a fool. So long as it’s for you.”
“Stop myself from falling in love with you!”
“Pretend?” My voice is small, soft like the breeze blowing through my short hair. “Never.” “None of it?” I ask quietly. “Darling”—he smiles—“I have never had to pretend to want you.”
“Touch her again,” he snarls, voice low, “and I’ll slit your throat. She’s mine.”

