Chapter 20

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“You really love him,” I say softly “don’t you?”

“More than life itself.” Alec says simply, as if it’s a fact. “It hurts to be around him when I know he isn’t mine.”

“Then why do you stick around with him?” I ask, puzzled

“Because it hurts more to be apart. Alec whispers

I put my hand on his arm and look up at him.

“Then go get him back.” I say

“It’s not that easy, Tris.” Alec mutters

“Yes. It is.”

Alec sighs “But…”

“No buts.” I interrupt him. “We’re getting you back together.”

Alec looks startled.

“What? Now?” He asks

“Yes. Now.”

Alec looks at his watch.

“It’s nearly half twelve.”

I laugh. “Do I look like I’m giving you a choice?”

I stride off down the corridor in the direction Magnus left in.

“Now, where’s his room?”

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