“I love you, Cas, I always have. I’ve loved you since the moment I saw you, I think. Even when I thought I hated you, I loved you. I don’t think I know how not to, so please don’t go back there. Don’t choose that, choose me. Stay with me. We’ll go to Gideon’s, pack our shit, and leave. Together.” He looked tormented. “You’ve no idea what you’re asking.” “Yeah, I do. I’m asking you not to go back to someone who fucking hurts you,” I said. “You’re not safe with him.” “And you’re not safe with me,” he said. “I’m poison, remember? Like that Oleander plant you found that day in the arboretum. Best
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