“I’ve given the matter some thought, and I have a proposition for you,” Valentine said. “What is it?” He was afraid to hope. “Give up,” Valentine said. “Stop trying to pretend away your cowardice, your doubt. Stop trying to ignite some unshakable passion in yourself. If you can’t find the courage of your convictions, why not simply accept the courage of mine?” “I don’t understand.” “My proposition is this,” Valentine said. “Stop worrying so much about whether or not you’re sure. Let me be sure for you. Rely on my certainty, on my passion. Let yourself be weak, and lean on me, because we both
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Well this took a dark and terrifying turn
