“I like to keep an eye on my captives.” He stood and went to the opening of the cage, switching on the overhead light before retaking his seat in the corner. “Besides, you sound like you needed company.” Stavros scoffed. “Is that what you think I am, your captive?” He positioned himself, movements abbreviated, until they were facing each other. “Hardly.” “What do you think you are?” Daniel asked him evenly. “Share.” “I think I’m your mirror image.” He held Daniel’s gaze. “Like knows like, yes?” Stavros licked his chapped lips. “The monster in you recognizes the monster in me,” he whispered.
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