And then it was between Shane and Claire on who retreated first. "Uou go," he said. "Why?" Shane and Pete exchangedblooks. "Seriously?" Pete asked. "Yeah, she's like that," Shane said, and turned to her. "Because you're my girlfriend, and I'm not going unti; I know you're safe. How's that?
Rachel CaineOkay, that really shouldn't have happened. And weโre not going to talk about that, right? Ever?โ โRight,โ she said. She felt like there was light dripping from her fingertips. Spilling out of her toes. She felt full of light, in fact, warm buttery sunlight. โNever happened.โ He opened his mouth, then closed it, and closed his eyes. โClaireโโ โI know.โ โLock the door,โ he said.
Rachel CaineShe doesnโt usually back down that easily.โ โMaybe sheโs got class.โ Eve snorted. โTrust me,โ she said. โThat girlโs got no class at all.
Rachel CaineIt is a natural stronghold for themโthey can infest this maze of iron and water like a horde of starving cockroaches, and theyโll be just as hard to anticipate and to kill in such close quarters.โ โWow,โ Shane said. โYou really know how to drum up team spirit. Did you print up Team Total Fail jerseys, too?โ Myrnin gave him an entirely crazy smile. โWould you be surprised if I had?
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