@@@@@Even like this, he belongs with me I 316
@@@@@Even like this, he belongs with me
I wondered if the same held true for meWould I love him now if he were like this in her
memory?
Then I was interruptedWithout any cue that I perceived, suddenly Jared was talking, speaking
as if we were in the middle of a conversation
?And so, because of you, Jeb and Jamie are convinced that it's possible to continue some kind
of awareness after? being caughtThey're both sure Mel's still kicking in there
He rapped his fist lightly against my headI flinched away from him, and he folded his arms
?Jamie thinks she's talking to him?Not really fair to play the kid like
that?but that's assuming a sense of ethics that clearly does not apply
I wrapped my arms around myself
?Jeb does have a point, though?that's what's killing me! Whatare you after? The Seekers'
search wasn't well directed or even? suspiciousThey only seemed to be looking for you?not
for usSo maybe they didn't know what you were up toMaybe you're freelancing? Some kind
of undercover thingOr??
It was easier to ignore him when he was speculating so foolishlyI focused on my kneesThey
were dirty, as usual, purple and black
?Maybe they're right?about the killing-you part, anyway
Unexpectedly, his fingers brushed lightly once across the goose bumps his words had raised on
my armHis voice was softer when he spoke again?Nobody's going to hurt you nowAs long
as you aren't causing any trouble?? He shrugged?I can sort of see their point, and maybe, in a
sick way, itwould be wrong, like they sayMaybe there is no justifiable reason to? Except that
Jamie??
My head flipped up?his eyes were sharp, scrutinizing my reacti
