Ariyon stiffened against me, dipping his head to look down at me, which brought our lips dangerously close. “You think I don’t want you?” There was pain in his eyes, and I was starting to feel the pull of sleep yanking me under. “I’m destined for darkness. No one should want me,” I mumbled against his chest, my head lolling downward. “Hey!” he said loudly, and my eyelids snapped open as I jerked my chin to look up at him. He was angry as he gazed down at me. “You’re too desirable, Fallon. It scares me.” My heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest but also my chest felt numb, so all
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