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“My standards must be a little higher than yours. I can conjure more satisfying fantasies than fumbling kisses with my old debate team rival.”“Really?”
Camille lets out a bark of incredulous laughter. “That’s all he is to you, your old debate team rival?”
“What else would he be?”

“It’s just what I think. You don’t get to argue with me.”
He takes my hand in his and stares down at me with theatrical melancholy. “Too bad. I dearly love to argue with you.”
“You dearly love the sound of your own voice,” I correct him.
“I dearly love the sound of yours, too.”

“He keeps his cards close to his chest.” He raises his head and gives me an accusatory glance. “Just like you.”
“Cards, Zachary?” I give him a small smile. “You know I prefer chess.”
“Chess pieces don’t keep secrets—they have no mystery. You always know where they can go and”where they’ll end up.” He smirks. “If only it was that easy with you.”

“Why?”
“Because catching anybody else wouldn’t feel worth it.” He smiles suddenly, a flash of white teeth. “My victories only ever taste like victories when they’re won against you, Theodora.”

“You’re normally much more subtle than this when you’re fishing for compliments,” I point out with a mocking smile. “Feeling a bit desperate?”“I’m always desperate for a compliment from you, Theodora.” His smile is easy and guileful. “They are the rarest of treasures. How could I not want to collect them?”

“Thank you.”“You’re welcome.”You’re welcome, and you’ll always be, I want to say. I’ll pick up every highlighter and pen you drop. I’ll hold every door open and carry all your books. Just ask me, Theodora, and I’ll do it.Mr Ambrose asked me to look after you—let me.”