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Of course Even as a child, he probably reveled in it Soot an automatic rifle

I wonder if I would have reveled in it, too If my father hadn’t been a banker Ifchildhood," I murmur "Mine ?" he cutswith interest

"Not anymore"

His expression turns to disappoint for him? Here? What? Did he want me to put on a concert out in theif I look nosy, I pick up a packet of papers and skiaze to him "This is how to construct some kind ofbomb?"

He plucks the papers from my hands "You shouldn’t look at that"

"Why? I’him to say he can’t trust me after he’s stated more than once that I should trust hiht I need to trust you i a boh his hair, co a heavy breath "If I knew you were stayingjoining us, then I could let you into the fold, Davy"

Everything insideyou to stay and be a part of this" He splays his hands wide like he’s offeringin so that you’re never discovered, that the Mexican authorities never decide to get serious about hunting you down"

"My friends--"

"We can send word you’re alive and well And you can stay here and do so"

I openthat separates us from animals Purpose

"You obviously have some skills That much you’ve proven We could use you, Davy"

Because I killed a er While I eak from injuries, no less Like it or not, the cred I wanted so badly for myself when I was at Mount Haven? I’ve earned that here

He’s moved closer, I realize The clean smell of his skin swirls aroundThat’sapartalone even when you’re surrounded by others

The gold flecks thatthis close to hiirl could hope for even with the besthere with his I had for Sean died, I still shouldn’t feelI need Food for the starving

"Always running From this place to Mexico" His lips curve, but he doesn’t look amused any to believe he’s talking about hi there An us It’s so wrong I could laugh at the idea of it If it didn’t terrifyhere" I turn for the door and hesitate to add, "As soon as you get word--"

"I’ll let you know," he finishes, his voice flat, e the feeling sweeping over me That I’m somehow a disappoint to do the right thing here That used to be , perform the way everyone expected My parents My teachers I even did that at Mount Haven

Not any to be se

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