The smile faded from Priya’s lips. But the light was still in her eyes, fierce enough that it made Malini’s breath catch. “I don’t really think you want a brief kiss from me,” Priya said lowly. “And that’s not what I want from you either.” “Perhaps we should both stare at opposite walls,” Malini muttered, and Priya laughed again. “Perhaps,” she agreed. And tilted her head against the palanquin wall, even as her gaze stayed on Malini—steady, and so very soft. I would kiss you, Malini thought. Throat aching. I would kiss you and kiss you. But that isn’t why I need you here. That isn’t the
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They are idiots your honor and I love them
