Chapter 22“Heavens, there has to be an antidote for a racing heart. And if there is, send two doses.” — Sh.Rivera ~•The first thing I noticed when he stepped into the courtyard was his golden brown eyes which seemed a little deeper now. The moment he saw me his eyes lit up and in a single step he swooped me into his arms in a long embrace.I let myself settle in it before I stepped back and straightened.“You look terrible,” he said.“Thank you Rico,” I smiled rolling my eyes.“I mean it.” His eyes moved over my face again. “You’re pale.”“It’s the north. There’s less sun.”There was an untouched cup of coffee on the small table in the yard.I looked at it then back at him.“You didn’t—”“I am not having anything these bastards give me.” He cut me off, to which I nodded.“Let’s walk.”We walked to the east garden. A guard trailed at a distance close enough to be present and far enough to pretend he wasn’t listening. Rico clocked him immediately and adjusted without being told, keep
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