“You ruined his life.” He tugs me closer, blue eyes blazing into mine. “You wanted a villain, baby. So you got one.” My breath catches. “You ruined his life … for me?” He places my hand around his waist so that I have no choice but to be pulled close to him. “If it was legal to cut off the hands that hurt you, I would have. Trust me, I looked for a way.” I open and close my mouth. No one has ever … No one has ever done something like that for me. In a sick, twisted way, I like that he ruined Derek’s life. I like that he cared enough, that he still cares enough. If he’s a villain, what does
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