“You’re not gonna die, are you?” A smile tugged at his lips. “The compassion in your voice is truly heartwarming. You know I’ve always longed for a mate that would question my continued existence with the same nonchalance of someone asking to pass the garlic bread.” I sucked in a breath. “There’s garlic bread on this planet?” “Do you even realize how much wonder is in your eyes right now? This is the happiest I think I’ve ever seen you, and it’s directed at neither me nor Lok.” He took my chin in his hand and tilted it up to face him. His voice was low and purposefully seductive. “Yes, my
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