“Of course.” She shook her head like she could knock the thoughts from her mind, the silly thoughts of me and her. Reaching behind her neck, she tugged on the silver chain draped down over her collarbones, the same ones I’d had my lips on minutes ago. “You should have this back.” “Seph, no. I gave that to you.” I stepped forward, reaching for her hand. She stepped back, evading my grasp. I swallowed the lump in my throat. She undid the clasp and let the chain and pendant fall into her hand. “Keep it,” I said softly. Staring up into my eyes, her tears caught on her lashes like rain. “Why would
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