My Monster
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I lift my gaze reluctantly, looking into his beautiful blue eyes. His expression softens instantly.
"You could show up wearing the face of my worst enemy," he says gently, "and I would still know it's you."
My lips tremble. "You're sure?"
He nods without hesitation. "The bond doesn't lie."
I sniff, then I blurt out the stupidest thought in my head before I can stop myself.
"Would you still love me if I were a worm?"
He blinks.
"...A worm."
"Yes," I say quickly, mortified. "Like—a really small one. With no arms. Just vibes."