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"Not at all. What I am is self-aware. I know myself. I know my limits and I know what I am capable of. But you don't. Even now," he chuckles. "You've revealed your motive to me, yet you're still lying to yourself."
"I'm not."
"Yes, you are. But I guess I can see why you would. You're well aware that if he knew the real you he'd drop you in a moment."
"That's not true," I deny, though my voice trembles.
"Is it not? Hmm, I wonder," he muses out loud, his eyes crinkling around the corners as he regards me.
"You have your deal, Noelle.But, I'm adding another clause."
My ears perk up as I swing my gaze to his.
"Should he choose you, I, of course, will let you both live. For now. But I want it to come from your own lips that you would have had him killed if he chose Lucero."
"You…"
"Got you there, no?" he chuckles, pouring himself more wine. "I'll let you in on a little secret. You can only pretend for so long. At some point, the lovewillleave their eyes. And then you have nothing."
"You speak as if you've already experienced that," I narrow my eyes at him.
"It's the manner of the beast," he muses as he swirls the red liquid in his glass. "Even the most skilled magician will slip up at some point. And when the illusion shatters, you're only left with the shards."
"You're being awfully pessimistic."
"You really think he's going to look at you the same after he knows all that you've done?"
I shrug.
"I'll live and I'll see."
"If he chooses you."
"If he chooses me," I agree. "Although," I wet my lips. "If you can add a clause, then I want to add another one too."
"Really?" he drawls in amusement. "Do tell."
"Lucero," her name burns on my tongue, but the intention is clear.
Michele's eyes sparkle with mischief and he knows exactly what I want.
"Deal," he extends his hand forward.
"Deal," I repeat, brushing my hand against his.
The crack in the wall just became a little bigger.
"He's going to be here soon," Michele nods at me as he takes me in, grunting his approval. "Ready?"
I nod.
"We've gone through everything that will happen, and what you need to know."
"It's fine," I wave my hand.
"I'm still surprised you suggested we use the electric wands,” he shakes his head as he leads me down the corridor.
"I want to see his reaction," I shrug.
