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And killing Killian. His days are numbered.

“Okay, I’ll do it. But I am not hiding who I am to appease anyone. You have to be okay with that.” I love her confidence.

“I would expect nothing less.”

I go to shake her hand but she pushes my outstretched palm to the side and pulls me in for a hug. I dwarf her smaller frame and all my muscles freeze up.

She laughs before pulling Anna into a hug that looks a lot more natural than what I just did.

“I want to get started right away. You will hear from me soon so be prepared.”

She pushes us out the door.

I use a transport charm to take us back to the house.

“For the record, I think you did the right thing,” Anna says once we are there.

“I know I did.”

There’s an awkward silence. One I don’t know how to fill.

I don’t want to admit it, but it was easier to be around Anna when I could make her hate me. Trying to get her to like me instead seems impossible.

But I have to try.

“I want to take you out.” My voice comes out rough and aggressive.

“Like kill me?” She asks.

Fuck me.

“No, I’m not going to kill you. If I wanted you dead then you would already be dead.”

She widens her eyes, taking a dramatic step back from me.

I roll my eyes. “Don’t be dramatic. Do you want to go out on a date with me or not?”

Her eyebrows shoot up as her eyes search both of mine.

“You want to… to take me on a date?” She asks, shocked.

“We are trying this right? This is me trying.”

Why does everything have to be so difficult?

“Don’t get snappy with me. You’re the one who messed up. You should be begging me for forgiveness, not getting irritated when I can’t understand you.”

I take a deep breath and try to relax. She’s right.

I hate it.

“I know. I’m not irritated with you, I’m annoyed I can’t get the right words and do this right. I’ve never had a problem articulating myself before and it’s frustrating.”

Her face softens instantly. Anna steps closer until we are almost touching.

“I would love to go on a date with you Aksel.”

I nod. “Great. I’ll tell you when, once I have something planned.”

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