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She kissed hed as her mouth moved lower, over my chin, my neck, my chest

I could feel the infection in h every inch of me, just beneath my skin

“Broderick…”

It hite hot Sizzling agony

“Save yourself”

I was dying of thirst Her lips were cool, clear water…

I gulped hard Finally I nodded

“Is that a yes?”

I nodded again, this tiorously In my weakened state, I noticed my chin barely moved

“You have to say it, Broderick I need the words”

My throat was bone dry My tongue glued to the roof of my mouth

I opened my cracked lips and spoke anyway

“Do it,” I murmured “Help me”

Her ain Her eyes bore into mine

“Tell me to—”