“He doesn’t want anything,” Tem said. “But I do,” Leo said quietly. He turned to Tem, and her heart stopped. “I do want something in return.” A beat of silence passed. Now Tem understood. Leo was willing to do this, but only on one condition. Her. Caspen let out a dry snicker. Leo held up his hand. “I do not expect you to stop seeing each other. I am not so naive to think that your bond could be ignored. Love demands to be felt.” There was a pause, and Tem’s heart nearly broke. Leo was always doing this—saying deeply impactful things in a matter-of-fact manner. He was skilled with his words,
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