NOELLE I know exactly what he means. The veil. The ultimatum. The two-week countdown hanging over his head like a blade.My chest caves in, but I refuse to let it show on my face. He needs me to be steady for him.So, I wipe my tears quickly with the back of my hand, forcing out a soft smile even though my heart is splintering."You're not going to lose me," I whisper, leaning down to press my lips to his knuckles, one by one. His skin is still too hot, but I hold his hand tight. "And I'm not going to lose you either, Azren. We're going to fight this. Together. I won't let them take you from me."He watches me with those glassy, exhausted eyes, something raw and desperate flashing there.I keep smiling, even as everything inside me screams."We have assignments to work on," I say, brushing his damp hair back from his forehead. "You promised to help your wife, remember? No backing out now, Mr. Lakewood."A tired, crooked smile tugs at his lips. "A deal is a deal."I beam, settin
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