THE PRICE OF THEIR NAME
I concluded softly.
"The price of our perfection is our survival," Ivan countered, his gaze unwavering. "And now, your survival is intertwined with ours. You are the only person on this earth who is currently authorized to see the flaw in the foundation. The perfect image is exhausting, Leo. Sometimes, I need the permission to be something less than the flawless Volkov heir. And with you... with you, I am."
He stood up, the momentary vulnerability instantly gone, replaced by the familiar, controlled energy. He looked at me, his eyes holding a dark, complex mix of gratitude and demand.
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