“Tell me a secret,” I whisper. “Another one?” He looks so legitimately put out that I laugh. I can’t even remember the last “secret” he told me—was it about his friendship with Malaki? “Yes, another one,” I say. He groans and pulls me tighter. “Fine—but only because I like you.” I smile a little against him. Can’t believe asking him actually worked. Des smooths a hand over my feathers. “The only thing I dislike about your wings is that they hide your ass—and I really like your ass.” The room is silent for all of three seconds, and then I can’t contain my laugh. “Des, that’s not what I meant
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