Why do you hate Kamoi? I asked. I don’t hate Kamoi. I hate the way he looks at you. I heard the trickling of water and threw a quip back. Why? You think I’d like his nectar better? Tyrrik stopped so suddenly I crashed into him. In one fluid movement, he turned, caught me in his arms, and pulled me to his chest. Whoa. Easy there, Drae-man. I tried to pull away, but he only loosened his hold fractionally. His heart pounded against mine, and for a brief moment, his want was all I could fathom. Then a veil dropped over his side of our telepathic bond. Would you? he asked me. Even in my mind, his
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