Bewitched
“I insist. Tell me your name at once.”
The effect is immediate—she gasps, recoiling slightly, as if my tone has pierced through her. She is unused to command from me, yet there is something exhilarating about watching her comply.
“Ali,” she finally breathes. “My name is Ali.”
The name is short, plain, unadorned. I had half-hoped for something lyrical, something that might set her apart in my mind. Still, it is hers, and I nod with satisfaction. “Very well, Ali. What brings you to me?”
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