don’t need you marked as my property. When I look upon you, I want to see you, not a reminder of myself. I have mirrors if I want to see my qal, but there is only one of you. I want to see your face, your skin, your beauty.” “I just thought…” She took in a shaky breath, and a tear fell from the corner of her eye to disappear within her hair. “I wanted to show you that I was yours. Always.” “Ah, my precious flower. You show me every day, in everything you do. Every time you look at me. Every word you speak to me. Every little touch, every smile, every moment. As jealous as I become when other
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