“I’m feeling left out here,” Cyrus whines. Zeke and Azadeh laugh. Humor has always been Cyrus Porter’s forte. I’ve always envied him for that ability. I don a mask of indifference and snobbery to shield myself from the ongoing pain while he uses laughter. My way causes loneliness, and he creates joy. “What do you think, Princess? Should we let him have a little fun?” Zeke asks Azadeh. “I’m gonna fuckin’ destroy you for that, Ezekiel,” Cyrus growls. “Keep talking, Cyclops. I’ve got nine inches about to go up that tight ass, and I’m gonna make it hurt.” Zeke laughs as he carries Azadeh to the
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