D E F E C T I V E "It took them nine days to sear the word into my flesh, nine beatings that ended with a branding, nine days spent chained like a dog, unable to run away." "Ivory, you are not defective or crazy or broken beyond repair. You are strong and brave and wise and I am hopelessly in love with you." Scarlett spoke, her tone soft as she traced the letters that would forever mar my skin. "Please call me Saffiyre, you know that I prefer it." She spoke the words breathlessly, Saffiyre couldn't tell her that she was head over heels in love with her, or that her heart beat faster when she was near. She wouldn't risk hurting Scarlett further when whatever this was reached its inevitable end. Scarlett didn't comment on the lack of Saffiyre's proclamation of love. She simply smiled and spoke six words. "Only if you call me Eden."All Rights Reserved
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