‘How did we not see this coming?’ ‘There is precedent, but I had no idea that Victor—‘ ‘Not Victor,’ she said. ‘This.’ Alarm flashed on his face when Flick took his hand to her heart. ‘You’re the best thing I’ve ever had in my life,’ he said, and Flick looked up to see his awe. ‘That’s what you said to me.’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Why would you want anything to do with a guy like me?’ ‘You’re the strongest, most honourable man I’ve met in my life. I love you, Rushe. It’s not a choice. It’s not something I can switch on and off. You protected me, fed me, pleasured me, took care of me. You did whatever was
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