10/03/2026 01:59

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I opened my mouth, closed it, and finally said, I'd say you were joking but you're not, are you? He shook his head. There were several people I'd trust with my life, but there is no one else I'd trust with my death. But I'd been working on my reaction to him. He smiled.

I looked at him then, and let the anger show in my eyes. Drop the other shoe, Edward. You got a name? He gave a small smile. There was no pretense here.