“Niko, no.” He grabs my arm. “Don’t…tell Kill. Don’t tell anyone about what you just saw.” “Why not…? Fuck me.” I pause. “Is this that man you told me about that time? The only one you’re attracted to?” Gareth’s lips part. “N-no.” “You just stuttered. You never stutter.” “Just forget it. Since when are you this perceptive?” “Since now. It’s him, isn’t it?” “No,” he says with more force than needed. “In that case, I guess I can discuss this further with Kill and Jer and see if it’s true or false.” “Nikolai!” “Or you can just tell me.” “Fine! It’s him.” He looks more relieved than burdened as he
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