“Kallias Maheras, don’t you dare leave me right now.” He pauses and manages to find my eyes. “Tell me,” I say. “You don’t need to read a letter. Just tell me.” He closes his hands into fists at his sides. “I want you.” I wait for him to say more. When he doesn’t, I say, “Surely you can do better than that.” He narrows his eyes at the challenge. “I’m done watching you flirt with other men. I’m sick of it. I don’t want you kissing or touching anyone but me.” I keep a straight face as I rub one hand up my other arm. “That’s awfully selfish of you.” “You be quiet now. I’m not done talking. You
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