ZAYDENFor two whole minutes, he stayed silent. Then he slowly looked at my face.The light was dim, yet I could see every one of his features clearly. Sharply defined, his eyes bright like liquid gold.“Kid, you're playing with fire.”I chuckled, and a strange bout of boldness seared into me. “You were the one making tall promises and vast vows. Be careful what you say. You never know what others truly want.”His eyes moved all over my face and stopped at my lips. I watched him swallow and take a deep breath, the look of agony on his face confusing me.He relaxed back against the pillow and faced the ceiling, finally tearing his gaze away from mine with great effort. “Zayden, what do you want me to buy as a parting gift? I won't ask again.”“If I can have anything…” I whispered, using my good arm to support myself until I was half-leaning up, staring at him.Like this, our faces were only a few inches apart.He slowly inclined his head towards me, a slight furrow forming between his
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