“Let go of me,” Iris murmured, her voice low. Icy anger crawled up her legs, pinning her in place. Sephone barked a laugh, tightening her grip. “No. I don’t feel like it. And there’s no Tabin to defend you this time. You know,” Sephone growled, yanking Iris closer, “Tabin doesn’t really want someone like you. He only likes you because you’re something new. When it comes down to it, he’ll choose a girl who is like him—not a freak.” “Let go of me!” Iris shrieked. She spun to face Sephone and raked her fingernails down the inside of her arm, breaking the soft skin. Sephone screamed and thrust
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