“I mean it. I don’t want anything other than to never see either one of you again.” “I don’t believe you.” “It’s true.” “Don’t think of the consequences; there are none for us. He brought this upon himself, whatever I choose to do to him. He brought you up in the dark. I thought you couldn’t feel pain, but you do . . . you just hide it well. You need strength, someone you cannot manipulate with your intelligence, someone who gives you boundaries. It’s the only way you’ll ever feel safe.” “What?” I pale. “I want you . . . your beautiful face, your taste, your mouth full of lies, your sad,
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