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real goodbyes
Because I was in love with him, no matter that it was unwilling, I had to look at Jared before I
leftMel wanted this, too, but wished that she could somehow exclude me from the process
He was staring at meI had a feeling his eyes had been on me for a long timeHis face was
carefully composed, but there was surprise and suspicion in there againWhat
would be the point of acting out a charade now, even if I were that talented a liar? Walter
would never stand up for me againI couldn'tsucker him anymore
I met Jared's gaze for one long second, then turned to hurry down the pitch-black corridor that
was brighter than his expression
CHAPTER 32
Ambushed
The caves were quiet; the sun had not yet risenIn the big plaza, the mirrors were a pale gray
with the coming dawn
My few clothes were still in Jamie and Jared's roomI snuck in, glad that I knew where Jared
was
Jamie was sound asleep, curled into a tight ball in the top corner of the mattressHe didn't
usually sleep so compactly, but he had good reason to at the momentIan was sprawled across
the rest of the space, his feet and hands hanging off the edges, one appendage to each of the
four sides
For some reason, this was hysterical to meI had to put my fist in my mouth to choke back the
laughter as I quickly snatched up my old dirt-dyed T-shirt and shortsI hurried into the hall, still
stifling the giggles
You're slaphappy,Melanie told meWhen?I couldn't finish the thoughtIt sobered me instantaneously, and
everything was quiet again
I was still rushing as I headed for the bathing roomI trusted Doc, but? Maybe he would
change his mindMaybe Jared would argue against what I wa
