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A man cannot destroy the savage in him by denying its impulses. The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. –Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Rain was like night. You could be different in the dark and under the clouds.
“We’re only ever good because there are consequences,” I told her. “Take those away, and everyone shows their true self. Kind of like taking off a mask.”
“Maybe I shouldn’t let you see me just yet. Maybe I should let you hunt me, too. Sounds like you’re good at it.”
“Number eight. ‘Never harass the opposition.’”
I wasn’t raised to be perfect, but I was raised to do everything with perfection in mind.
“You need new sins for next week. Don’t worry. You’ll like it.”
“What’d I tell you? There’s pawns and rooks and knights and bishops, but only one queen.” He smiled playfully. “We’re a pair, Nik. Everyone else comes and goes, but you never escape blood. Blood is forever.”
“The devil I know is better than the devil I don’t, okay?”
“But I don’t . . . I didn’t want to play!” “Oh, you’ve been playing with me all night,”
“Run. Because I turn into a very different person when no one’s looking.”
“I like you, too.” I love you.

