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The ritual called for innocence, and he had none to spare,
Because love was indomitable, but it could be lost and ruined and squandered.
“And count your blessings, seal, because I have no more patience for your attitude, your misplaced anger, or your fucking suspicion. The next time you cross me, I’ll tear the breath from your lungs.” He tightened his grip, conjuring just enough magic to make Nico sputter and wheeze. “Have I been heard?” Nico gritted his teeth. His cheeks were blush-bitten and apple-red, pupils blown into black saucers. “What’ve you done to me?” he asked, voice hushed and ragged. He didn’t struggle. Didn’t try to get away or fight back. Instead, he ran his hand along the outside of Ethan’s shin—an absent,
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“You’re tiny and awful. You know that, right?”
Again, Nico stopped him. This time, he took Ethan’s wrist, circling his pulse in a tender hold. “My pelt is my freedom,” he said, swallowing hard. “Most people would take it without thinking twice. Would take me. I know it’s not an excuse, but trust doesn’t come easy, and you…you disarm me. I’m sorry for before—I am—but I need you to understand that I’m trying very hard to keep my wits about me. I can’t remember…anything, really.”

