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“What’s your favorite book?” Ledger looks at me like I have antlers growing out of my head. “You must not be a big reader.” “Why do you say that?” “Because an avid reader can’t pick just one favorite.”
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It’s a normal question. If you’re married, people want to know if you have kids. I’ve asked the same question many times before. But if your answer is no, then most want to know if you want any. And if you’re nearing or over thirty, they’ll tell you you’d better hurry up because your clock is ticking. Or tell you you’re not getting any younger. Or joke about how fun the trying part is.
If. Gosh, I hate that word.
Finding a kindred spirit is a rare thing in life.
Our lives are inescapably entwined now.
“C’mon, Goldie.” I reach for her dulled yellow strands. “Shine for me again.”
“Oh, Ledger Abbott. If I had to be kidnapped and tortured with a stranger, I’m glad it’s you.”
“Is that all I am to you?” I tease and tug her into my lap. “A cellmate?” Burrowing into my chest, she tucks her arms against herself, and I gather her in mine, resting my head to the crown of hers. When all is quiet, Maeve whispers, “You know you’re more.”
“Oh, or Narnia or Wonderland. Where would you go first? I think I’d go to Wonderland and get high with the Mad Hatter.”
Holding his stare, I say, “I grew up on Rosewood Lane. I love ’90s rap. And if we happen to get out of here alive, I’ll be able to live without you.”
He licks his chapped lips, intense yet soft green eyes roaming my face. “My name is Ledger Abbott. I’ve been held captive by a madman for what feels like a lifetime. And I’m not in love with you.”
He wets his lips, looking into my eyes with residual heat. “In another life.”
“This is precious. You two. Maybe instead of the puppeteer they’ll call me the matchmaker.”
“You want to know what someone asked me today?” “Do I want to ask?” I raise the pitch of my voice to match the stranger. “But, like…was the captor at least attractive?”
“I don’t know why we had to go through what we did to get here, but for you, Goldie, I’d do it all over again.” “I can’t believe I agree with you.”
