Steel Hearts
Not exactly.
Pride.
Small, fragile, but real.
“Not bad,” I said.
Her mouth twitched, like she wanted to smile but didn’t trust it yet. “Thanks.”
Before I could say more, a shadow fell across us.
Riker.
I straightened slowly, placing myself between him and Lucy without thinking.
“Teaching your new pet tricks?” he drawled, his voice oily with amusement.
Lucy froze, the rag slipping in her hand.
I didn’t raise my voice. Didn’t have to. “Walk away, Riker.”
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