Nilah's Pov That was actually a very fair question. I studied her silently for a moment before reaching forward and lightly bopping her nose with one finger. “Because sometimes,” I said softly, “the people abandoned by everyone else become the most loyal once they’re finally given someone worth protecting.” I continued quietly, leaning back on my chair and staring at the ceiling, “People who know what it feels like to be ignored don’t easily forget kindness. They remember the people who stood beside them when nobody else would.” Her eyes immediately became watery again, she wanted to cry and somehow, it made me want to cry too. “And besides,” I added lightly, “you already know enough secrets to ruin my life now anyway.” That made her laugh through her tears again. “Do you really trust me that much?” she whispered. “I do.” “Since you do, then you have my life.” “Mira…” I started, but she shook her head before I could continue. “No,” she said quickly, wiping at her fac
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