“The Gideon I knew liked to be challenged.” Her brown eyes met his, as if daring him to contradict her. “He enjoyed being kept on his toes. The Gideon I knew had stared into the darkness, and carried it with him.” Two crew members rushed by, forcing Abbie out of their way and closer to Gideon. She lowered her voice so only he would hear her. “He would never be happy with someone who couldn’t stare into the darkness, too.” “And Kestrel can’t?” She shot him a look. “She’s sweet. But she’s not your equal. She’s the kind of girl who cares more about a muddy hem than whether she can hit a moving
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