He stared at me, a ghost smile playing on his lips. My body nearly faltering, knees softening against my will, that treacherous pull undoing me. I hated it. The vulnerability. But retreat? Never. I raised my chin high.
He took a step forward and the space I'd claimed vanished. Like I reflex, I stepped back, creating distance between us.
"If it's control you crave, love," he said, that slow, knowing smile unfurling like a secret unveiled, "just know that you already have it."
My heart skipped a beat.
"Really?" I raised my brows, my jaw tightening as I held his gaze, "Then from now on, whatever I ask you to do-" my voice lowered just slightly, "you will obey."
He smiled, a dimple appearing below the corner of his lips, "And my first command?"
"Heal everyone." Was all I said.
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