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I was tired of being told what to do, or what to say, or what to think I was sorry that Avalon was so everything they wanted and expected But I was not Avalon, even if he was in my head, even if he was my twin, even if I’d just stolen his truck I was my own person and this person did not want to join their freaking Resistance

I sped down the gravel road, re haphazardly at an alaric to take control I then opened ers

I was tired of the Resistance, and I was tired of people trying to protect me What better way to spite the they stood for, the one person I was utterly in love with? Mybut determined to be wrapped in Kiran’s arms before I internally iht

I skidded parallel into a parking spot across fro On the drive from the farical driving ability There were a few rough patches on the interstate, but no casualties, so I called otten even more worked up on the forty-five minute drive from the middle of nowhere to the upscale part of don Omaha known as the Old Market, I could not wait to see Kiran

I hesitated a fewfrom Avalon’s oversized truck The last of Kiran’s Guard disappeared around the corner and subsequently a light was turned off in Kiran’s loft apartn that the coast was clear

I reached for the keys fronition and realized too late that I didn’t use any, I had usedwind and icy rain, I opened the door and dashed across the wet and slippery, brick street There was no using a shield of ic in the middle of a crowded city

Kiran buzzed ically dried myself and clothes on the way to the elevator I danced around the lobby anxiously, waiting for the elevator to reach the ground floor Biting ht I allowed myself to think was of Kiran and Kiran alone

The elevator doors opened and toon the other side I ju one second of separation between us Mysecurity washed over htly closed corners of my eyes, while Kiran’s touch melted away my fears and frustrations

Albeit a little surprised, Kiran reciprocated ether in a swirl of frenetic energy One of his ar led its way through my hair My lips refused to leave his

The elevator caain on the top floor and the doors opened into Kiran's penthouse apartretfully relinquished my hold on hi display of emotion I entered the classy, modern apartment that took up the entire top floor of the apartave the loft space a war despite the sparse furniture and manly touches

The space had several rooms and at least two bathrooms to accommodate not only Kiran and Talbott, but a handful of other Titan Guards If that weren't bad enough, I'd been inforeently on ," I could hear the slish accent, and nature expression crept ontowith the one I so wholly loved

"It's been so long since we've been alone, what did you expect?" I sighed deeply and contentedly, turning around in therooain I couldn't think of any reason to leave his strong arms, ever

"What's the matter, Love?" Kiran rested his chin on the top of my head and I appreciated his sensitivity but there was no way I could possibly share ive way too much away about the Resistance

"I' ry," I finished, realizing that was not a lie

"How about sointo the kitchen and took a seat at the high top table just off to the side of the designer kitchen that I was almost positive was never used

"What are crisps?" I asked ae around in the walk-in pantry It was obvious he was not used to fetching his own snacks

"Oh, right Um, I think you call them po-ta-to chips," he over-pronounced, as if the words were part of an actual foreign language Then he turned around with a trius of Doritos