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Josie shifted again, curling her sainst my chest I wondered what she drea peaceful as I stared at the faint bruises shadowing the insides of her forear, but would she? So far she had accepted everything tossed her way, but I knew she would still hesitate when it ca That last shred of morality would be near-impossible for her to leave behind and accept

There weren’t a lot of things in this world that scared ood chance she wouldn’t be able to kill… Yeah, it terrifiedin an unsteady breath If she knew everything aboutin my arms like this She wouldn’t be anywhere nearht now

I needed to get my ass out of there before…before what? Before this went any further Before she got herself so deep inside et her out And before she found out what I really was

"Seth?"

My lids lifted at the sound of her sleepy voice Her head was tilted back, her blue gaze on my face "Hey"

She blinked slowly "I fell asleep on you"

"It’s okay," I told her "I didn’t ut dropped a little A smile…I’d never known a smile could have that kind of effect Could feel like a kick to the chest "Thanks for…well, for also letting me cry on you" A pink stain spread across her cheeks Fascinating "And for staying withdeal" I tried to shift inconspicuously Now that she ake andin there?"

She settled her cheek againstnowhere, and that…that was okay with led her hips, causing ainst her sto it in But I…I really don’t knohat to think about Apollo I just can’t really think about hitheir father?"

She giggled, and I felt ood point"

"Out of everything you’re dealing with, I think it’s okay to put that on the back burner for a little while Just don’t be surprised if he pops up again"

"Hopefully e’re not h, because thatfrost "I should probably get next door"

Josie jus under her ass Planting her hands on oing to leave now?"