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Before he could finish, Maxon chucked a pillow at him, and the butler retreated into the hall, pulling the door shut behind him. There was a pause before a muffled voice filtered in. “Sorry, sir.”

HAHA TH BUTLER-

“I don’t want to talk badly about anyone, but she’s so aggressive.” Yes, I am. Thank you for noticing

AHHHH CELESTE IS A BADDIE

I smiled. “I love you.” “I love you, too. Don’t worry. I know it’s a difficult season, but this isn’t forever. And we have a lot to be grateful for this year.”

He kissed my cheek. “True. Besides, the last time I stole something, it was pretty big, and I got more than I deserved, and I’m already happy with what I have.” “You didn’t steal me. I’m not a teapot.” “Hmm,” he said. “Maybe you stole me Because I distinctly remember belonging to myself once, but now I’m all yours.”

When we pulled apart, he shook his head, scolding himself. “Lost that war. No hope for retreat now.” But while his words were filled with remorse, the little smirk on his face gave away that he was as happy as I was.

I had a soul mate. And I would do anything for him. “I love you, Marlee. We’re going to be okay,” Carter vowed over the din of the crowd. “It’ll be okay, I promise.”

“I’m sorry,” he whispered. I looked up at him, and even with his bleeding lip and messy hair, all I saw was the boy who insisted on taking me to the hospital wing, the boy who brought me flowers.

Then what else can I ask for? I’ll take a caning for that. I’d take his as well if that was possible.” Maxon smiled sadly. “Carter literally just pleaded to take yours for you.” I smiled, too, as more tears—happier tears—filled my eyes. “I’m not surprised.”

Marlee: once she makes a decision, do not get in her way

But I won’t stop trying. You’re it for me,” I said with a shrug. “You’re the only thing I’ve ever wanted to fight for.”