23/01/2026 05:54

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I leaned over him, pressed my mouth to his, and it was as if I could feel his soul down the long tunnel of his body, as if I knew how to reach in and snatch it away. I didn't know what to do. As if he would choke on the fear. It would be like them, not to wake anyone and just assume it would be alright.

For the first time, I wondered how much of Jean-Claude's abilities worked on Richard. He leaned in toward me. It wouldn't have looked as good, but it would have covered my ass. Anita, 'supposed to be' is for children.