“I’m always going to be a part of this world that doesn’t even exist anymore. I’m always going to look at you and…” August paused. “At one point it was just a game. At the river it was supposed to be a game. But now I can’t stop. I never could. I’m always going to want to be at your heels, fighting for you. Hurting myself because you tell me to. It’s fucked up and I’m fucked up now, too.” Jack’s face constricted with pain. He gripped August’s shoulders and shook him. “I never said I didn’t feel the same,” Jack said harshly. “Just because I don’t see the kingdom doesn’t mean it doesn’t still
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