Guilt was a fascinating thing: it seemed not to weaken over time. If anything it grew stronger as the circumstances faded from memory, as the fear and the necessity became abstract. And only her own actions stood out with crystal clarity.
Michael GrantDoes he have a nickname?' Diana went on remorselessly. 'I mean, 'gaiphage' is so long. Can we call him phage? Or maybe just 'G'?
Michael GrantHe didn't mind if she hated him. They were never going to be a cute romantic couple like Sam and Astrid. Clean-cut, righteous, all that. The perfect couple. He and Diana were the imperfect couple.
Michael GrantDont hurt me,'Caine whispered. He didnt have the will to look up at her. Gaia laughed. "Have you seen Mother? I seem to have lost her.
Michael GrantThe point is,โ Caine continued, โyou and I share something in common, Sam. We were born just three minutes apart.โ Sam felt a tingle go up his spine. โThree minutes,โ Caine said, moving closer. โYou go first. And then me.โ โNo,โ Sam said. โIt canโt be.โ โIt can,โ Caine said. โIt is. And you areโฆ brother.
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