You missed the point completely! You're acting..." The word stuck in my throat. He didn't hesitate to say it. "Jealous?" When I nodded, he continued. "Now you're missing the point. It isn't jealousy. It's fear." "Fear?" Not the emotion I expected. "Yes. Fear. I'm afraid you'll be hurt or killed. I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you. I'm afraid I'll lose you to another man.
Maria V. SnyderOut of nowhere, Valek appeared before me, yelling in my ear, shaking my shoulders. Stupidly, belatedly, I realized he was the drunk. Who else but Valek could win a fight against four large men when armed only with a beer mug?
Maria V. SnyderBefore Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. โFor what? We didnโt do anything,โ Janco grumbled. โFor caring enough to follow my guards. And the next time, I might need the help.โ โThere better not be a next time,โ Ari said, giving me a stern look. โHow touching,โ Janco said, pretending to wipe his eyes. โGet going, Yelena. I donโt want you to see me cry.โ He faked a sniffle. โIโm sure your ego can handle it,โ I said. โOr will you need to beat up some trainees to feel like a man again?โ โVery funny,โ he said.
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