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"I keep my promises," he said intensely. "Especially promises I make to beautiful girls."
I rolled my eyes. "Don't. Don't say that."

"What? Don't call you beautiful?" Leo tested in amusement. "I have never heard a girl ask not to be called beautiful."

"I don't want to be told lies," I hissed under my breath. "I've had enough of those in my life."

Leo was silent for a while, following me into my apartment. "What have they done to you, princess?" The way he was walking toward me was almost predator-like. And I was his prey.