“Shahrzad—” “What do you want?” He paused. “To make amends for what I’ve done.” Shahrzad expelled a caustic breath and looked him in the eye. “You will never be able to make amends for what you’ve done.” He studied her. “That may be the first truly honest thing you’ve ever said to me.” She laughed bitterly. “I told you, you aren’t that gifted at reading people. I may have lied once or twice in my day, but I have never lied to you.” It was the truth. His chest rose and fell in steady consideration. Then he reached up and brushed aside her hair. With great care, he touched the slender column of
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