“His lips parted, the tiniest bit. “Mallory…”
In her suddenly nervous state, Mallory could have sworn he’d said, Marry me…
She gasped. The blade dug in.
…
She could do anything. Kill him. Kiss him. He was at her mercy, and yet—he did not seem afraid” (254-255).
— Nov 25, 2025 06:11PM
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