The floor rose toward me. Dante caught me before my knees struck the tile. I fought him with every fragment of strength left in my body.The floor rose toward me. Dante caught me before my knees struck the tile. I fought him with every fragment of strength left in my body.

him whether meeting you was ever an accident.**
The doors closed.
Lily began crying.
I rocked her mechanically.
Dante remained beside the altar, his face unreadable.
What did he mean?
Not here.
My fear returned with brutal clarity.
You do not get to decide where I hear the truth.
Mrs. Alvarez touched my elbow.
Mara, Lily needs warmth and quiet.
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