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I could feel it, Graham said, it was amazing, like what you did to me earlier, but more. I slid my arm through Louie's arm and bumped my head against his shoulder. Maybe boyfriend isn't the right word, I said, and tried to think of an explanation that didn't include the words pomme de sang. So either Malcolm had reneged on the deal, or he didn't know that he had someone that powerful in his community.

So, yeah, I think you're still pretending that you're going to get another shot at a life. Don't be sad, Anita, please don't be sad. I touched Jean-Claude's face, moved a stray lock of his hair behind one pale shoulder. His shoulders were rounded, as if he'd hunched in upon himself.