IMANIAugustus guided me toward one of the benches outside the hall, still holding his jacket around my shoulders. He crouched slightly, dabbing at the red stain on my gown with a handful of napkins.“Hold still,” he said gently, the corner of his mouth lifting. “Can’t have my date looking like she just survived a crime scene.”I rolled my eyes, but the warmth in his voice made my chest flutter.“Pretty sure this dress is beyond saving,” I muttered, glancing down at the mess.He looked up at me then, smiling that easy smile that made it hard to stay embarrassed. “You still look perfect.”God. He said it so casually, like it was just the truth.I laughed, mostly to break the silence. “You didn’t have to go full superhero in there,” I whispered. “Valerie’s probably plotting your assassination.”“She deserved it,” he said simply, his tone suddenly different, flat, cold. “And if I get the chance, I’ll do exactly what I promised.”Watch where you’re going next time, or else I’ll make sur
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