“Are you going to let someone else put it on me? Let someone else—” “No,” said Will, the vehemence of it taking both James and himself by surprise. And then: “There must be a way to destroy it. When this is over. We’ll find a way.” He let the words sink in, James’s blue eyes wide. “If you still want me to order you around after that, I can.” James let out an astonished breath that was part laughter, as if he couldn’t believe Will had said that. “God, you’re not like anyone else,” said James. “Neither are you,” said Will. It came out low and soft. “Put the Collar away. Follow me because you
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