Anything else you want to tell me?โ I asked Valek as we stopped a few feet short of the castleโs south entrance. โDid Ari and Janco set me up for Nixโs attack? Do you have another test of loyalty for me up your sleeve? Maybe the next time, Iโll actually fail. A prospect that seems appealing!โ I pushed away Valekโs supporting arm. โWhen you warned me that you would test me from time to time, I thought you meant spiking my food. But it seems there is more than one way to poison a personโs heart, and it doesnโt even require a meal.
Maria V. SnyderBefore he turned away, I asked, 'What do you need?' 'I need you. I need to give you a proper kiss. I need you to be my mate.
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