ALINAMy thoughts were all over the place, and it was evident in the way I laid facing the ceiling, my eyes drawing patterns through every single line like I was trying to create art – or drive myself crazy, depending on which one happened first.“You’re going to have to get some rest, princess,” Theon murmured, pressing his lips against my temple.I let him pull me into his arms, my head resting on his chest as he drew soothing patterns down my back. I didn’t want him to have to worry about me at a time like this, but…“Why didn’t you just drop the case?” I asked, my voice soft enough to carry only the curiosity that I felt. I would hate myself if he heard judgment in there somewhere.His chest rose with the deep breath he took. “Grandpa meant a lot to me, you know? I couldn’t just let his murderer walk away simply because.”“His death was an accident.”“It could’ve easily been you,” he countered. “Hell, it was supposed to be you.” His arms tightened around me as he said the words.I
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