I sigh deeply. “You have made my End Day so hard, Orion.” First, there’s a flirty glint in his hazel eyes, then concern when he sees I’m not smiling. “Shit, I’m sorry, did I—” I slide my palms up his, pressing them together. “Thank you for giving me a glimpse into the life I moved here for. It’s not going to be a long life, but I’m getting to live it because of you.” “I don’t know how long I got either, but if you’re my first and only, then I could—” “Don’t say you’ll die happy.” “Then I could die . . . miserably . . .” “That’s not great either.” “How do I win, then?” “By not accepting defeat.
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