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I could only watch as it crept forward, its target still unaware of its existence, and the words ca my teeth apart "Te libero"
In an instant, Reyes h unshot aof Reyes’s sword
His robe, thick and undulating like an ocean wave, sed half the roorace of a seasoned golfer
Walker froze, his eyes ith disbelief as he glanced doondering rong, because Reyes sliced fro distasteful like gaping wounds or gushing blood So the fact that he had been drenched in pain and could no longer led him I wished he could see Reyes, the massive presence of his robe and what lay beneath it Since he couldn’t, he’d have no idea as now picking hi him across the room The walls shook when Walker hit, and I realized I could no longer see Reyes’s corporeal self I could only hope the bullets were less strategically placed than Reyes’s blade It would takehim down
Then he turned towardthe most beautiful face I’d ever seen He kneeled and took mine into his hands "Dutch, I’m so sorry"
"Sorry?" I tried to say, but I realizedThen I tumbled back into oblivion and slept at last
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An integral part of any best friend’s job is to
immediately clear your computer history if you die
--T-SHIRT
"I think you’re right Should we get a doctor?"
I tried to focus on the voice by my side, male and distinctly Uncle Bob–ish, but I couldn’t quite place the source Then another one chimed in, so I tried to focus on it instead
"Definitely, yes, go get someone"
Cookie was on my left She had my hand in hers, which was silly We rarely held hands in public Before I could colued my eyelids shut Damn it I tried to protest, but my mouth seemed to have suffered the same fate After someone stuffed cotton into it
I frowned, and an unattractive moan escaped me
"Sweetheart, it’s Cookie You’re in the hospital"
"Mm-mm," I said And I meant every word This was ridiculous I’d never actually been admitted into a hospital before, like in a room with a view--or without a view, since I couldn’t be sure, but I felt the distinct presence of a bed beneaththe room and my sister’s voice "Charley?" she asked, and I had so lue
"What do you think?" Geht about this whole freaking situation, but a nurse interrupted before I got the chance
"Her sutures look good The surgery ell She should have the full use of her arm back with therapy"