My lips press together into a thin line. But, I remind myself, she doesn’t want him.

I don’t think Terrence is going to give up, though. From everything Charlotte told me about him and what he said tonight, he does want her.

I rub my hands over my face, feeling agitated.

Charlotte’s only resistance is about going back to her clan. What if Terrence removes that obstacle? What if he decides to leave the clan for her? He can give her so much that I can’t.

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