Peter, " she began. He looked up at her, and she could see the pain in his eyes. "I love you, " she said freely. With Peter, she was laid bare; he extracted her from herself. Peter didn't know what to say. HIs eyes glimmered, bright and burning. He only let her see them a moment before he turned away. He took a ragged breath." What were you doing with Rose anyway" she demanded, asking a lot of him. Peter darkened again. He turned his back to her, took a step farther into the alley, and said in a dead voice, "I don't have to like herto get what I want."" I don't believe you, " Valerie said, reaching for his face, again. Peter pulled away from her. "You're lying. Sarah BlakleyCartwright
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