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I listen to Warner because I don't want anyone to walk in my room while I'm sleeping

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I listen to Warner because I don't want anyone to walk in my room while I'm sleeping. I've developed deep trust issues, and I try to make sure no one is waiting behind me to push their dagger through my back.

I'm sitting on my bed in a simple royal blue dress that Warner put in my closet. I'm waiting patiently for something that I can't escape.

My door is locked of course, Adam nor Kenji have come to my aid. I don't know how Adam feels about me after yesterday, and it's all so confusing.

I don't want to see Carven. I don't want to remember our complicated past of unidentified relationships and betrayals. I want Adam to help me get out of here and rid the world of the Reestablishment's antics for good.

My wish wasn't granted. The door is opening, and I can already hear the clanking of Carven's night colored boots. I can tell that it's him entering, and there's so many other little things that I know about him too.

His black eyes stare into the room as if he has seen a ghost. Carven's dark curls still frame his face perfectly, and he stands at a significant height. He has a cold exterior that I can usually see right through.

His eyes look more empty this time.

I don't know who's going to speak first, but I don't want it to be me. He should be the one apologizing and begging for my forgiveness. I would never have done this to him or to anyone I care about.

I'm a science experiment because of him.

"Emilia, it's been a while," he says quietly.

"Don't speak to me. You're an asshole and I don't know why Warner sent you here."

His face twists in surprise. "Darling? I hope much hasn't changed between us."

It's a game. Who disgusts me more? Warner or Carven? At least Warner knows he's a terrible person. At least he admits that he's for the Reestablishment. At least Warner knows he's a liar.

"Everything has. I want nothing to do with you. Leave."

Carven sits down on the bed next to me. He looks around the room with a laugh. "Your cell is nicer than my real room. It's almost like your Warner's Princess."

I'm fuming, and invisible steam must be coming out my ears. "More like Warner's weapon."

He's moving closer. "You see, Emilia, I didn't want to hurt you. I knew this would be better for you, and my commitment to the Reestablishment had to come first."

I'm so hurt that I can't put it into words. A wound that doesn't know how to heal itself. "I thought we were on the same side."

"I didn't mind your silly little vendetta against the Reestablishment at first. I knew you were too weak to make an impact, until I learned about your powers."

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