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Chapter 87

Monster. She hadn't used that word, she hadn't-

But it didn't stop him from insinuating she had and storming away, slamming the door behind him, leaving her alone with her hand extended to the air, still reaching for where he'd been. Slowly, she lowered it, uncertain what she should do next. Her emotions raged between guilt and fury. On one hand she wanted to comfort him, but on the other he'd "linked" them! She shivered and wrapped her arms around herself. She couldn't help but wonder what he'd do with this new connection. Would he use it? Did he even have a choice? Was she now an open book, her every thought on display for him, or did he have to choose to do it?

She stared at the door and it stared back at her accusingly. She tried to ignore it, but when she looked away she imagined Jorick's face, his mouth set in a tight line and raw hurt in his eyes.