What I’m not expecting are the words that leave his mouth next. “I asked my parents for permission to choose you at the Matching Ceremony.” My heart goes still. “Why would you do that?” I say, voice wavering. “Come on, Bry,” he says, eyes drilling hard into mine. “You had to expect this was coming.” I shake my head. I’ve never allowed myself to entertain the idea of ever marrying, let alone finding a true love Match. I’ve disciplined myself to push those thoughts away, to lock them somewhere inside myself so deep even I’m not sure where they’re kept. Kai has his pick of girls and their
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