I took both of my hands, and I cupped Donut’s face. “You know how worried you are about Mongo?” “Yes.” “That’s how I feel about you.” Donut blinked. “Really? Do you really mean that?” Her voice was so full of genuine longing that it hurt my heart. “I know I haven’t said this to you directly before, and I’m sorry that I haven’t. But I will not leave you behind on the ninth or any other floor. I promise you. Okay? We are a team, and nothing is going to break us up. No matter what.” “No matter what?” “No matter what.” We held that way for several moments. Donut trembled, and I realized I was
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