I thought about what he'd asked, and I couldn't see the problem with it, so, I said, Okay, I promise that I'll bind you like I did your brother. I was sort of amazed that I'd done that much damage, though. You haven't researched many human serial killers, have you? You know I haven't, he said, and he sounded grumpy. Get Clair out of here, Richard said, and his voice held that first edge of growl.
I smiled, and it went all the way to my eyes. That one small touch made me shudder, and close my eyes in a sigh. I squeezed her hand and tried to think of what to say that would help things instead of hurt. What rules and restrictions would make you feel safe? If I said, don't touch me? Then I say we are wasting our time.
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