I'm not mad, though," Kat said. "You lied to me, and I lied to you. We're even." Finally he lost the grin. "When did you lie?" She gave him a Sweet'N Low smile, as if his amusement had been poured into her. "Every time we messed around. I didn't actually enjoy myself, if you know what I mean.
Gena ShowalterHe was in my nose, my mouth, on my skin, inside my cells, deep in the marrow of my bones. Just then, he was everything to me.
Gena ShowalterYou're going to have to settle on one eventually. Why not save us both the hassle, close your eyes and point. Whoever you're pointing at will be our winner." "I've played that game once before. Ended up--" Paris shuddered. "Never mind. It's not good to wander down that particular memory trail. So no. Just no.
Gena ShowalterSorry, but I have plans elsewhere,โ William said darkly. โIโm leaving tomorrow morning, and Iโll be gone for a few weeks.โ โWhat plans?โ โDoesnโt matter why I kept you in the dark. Iโm going and thatโs final.โ โYou canโt go without me,โ Gilly said. โI can and I will.โ โYou promised to protect me always. How can you protect me if youโre gone?โ โI didnโt lie to you. I will always protect you,โ William told her gently. He stood, reached for her, but realized what he was doing and dropped his arms to his sides. โYou have to trust me on this.
Gena ShowalterI pictured the two of them alone. Perhaps showering together, as Rome and I liked to do. My stomach clenched painfully, amusement forgotten. โCody, will you take me to the nearest clinic? I need someone to dig the knife out of my back. Lexis might need it again. And the good doctor might want to give me a tetanus shot. I think she bled on me.โ Stunned silence. I often had that effect.
Gena ShowalterFirst rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: you donโt talk about Teach Kane a Lesson. Second rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: you donโt talk about Teach Kane a Lesson. Third rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: if someone taps out, you just keep fighting. Fourth rule of Teach Kane a Lesson: there are no rules. Got it?
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