"I understand. It's okay, Edward. I don't expect any different." With a smile, he leaned forward and rested his forehead against Edward's, raising his hand to idly stroke his hair. "We'll muddle through this challenge together. We're smart guys, we can do this. We can't let some girl break us apart. Especially not when that is exactly what someone might want from you."
"I have to keep playing this. I... She still makes me weak. I know it's not her, but she still does, whereas you've only ever strengthened me." Why were they doing this to him? And who was? His mind was trying to work it out, but there simply weren't enough clues, not enough of a connection. "Of course they want me to stumble. It's a better move, at this junction, than killing me would be, for anyone who is after you. If somebody killed me, no one would get out of it alive, would they?"
"If you died, I'd destroy this town. There would be no mercy, I would end anyone in my way. You, Edward, are all that matters. If someone hurt you, I would -- well, you know what I would do." He was so passionate as he spoke, so sure of himself. He knew what he'd do, he had no doubts. He would end anyone who harmed Edward. He loved him so much, he couldn't even imagine not having him. "We'll get through this together. Me and you. We'll work out what her game is. I promise."
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