SWNOVELS Chapter 94
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Fay pauses a second. That conversation in the back yard – was
that seriously just two hours ago? But it seems like a lifetime ago.
now.
“Yes,” she says slowly. “But in case we figure out that we…can’t.
Like if we can’t get passports or something. Then I guess I want to know everything I can about this life I’m marrying into.”
It’s Daniel’s turn to shrug now as he turns to look out the window.
Fay studies him, considering that Daniel has done everything he
can to avoid learning more about this life. That he actively avoids
- it.
So why was she, who was his match in so many ways, so curious?
After a moment, Fay clears her throat. “Daniel,” she says slowly,
quietly. “Why do you think it is that you don’t want this life. I mean, I know why I don’t. But you were born into it. Do you think it’s something about like…who you are, intrinsically, that makes you a mismatch? Or is it something else?”
He turns to glare at her then. “Are you asking if I don’t belong here
because I’m…”
Fay blinks at him, not understanding, before the pieces snap
together. “No!” she says, genuine surprise on her face. She
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certainly hadn’t been thinking about whether it was because he’s gay. “No, not at all. But…” she pauses a moment and takes a sip of wine. “Well, that’s where your mind went. Do you think that’s
why?”
Daniel shakes his head ruefully. “No,” he says. “I think it’s
impossible to be in this life and not be married, not have a family – family, lineage, is…everything. But,” he looks her in the eye then, “it’s not possible that I’m the only mob heir to have certain…
desires. Predilections. Preferences.”
She nods, understanding. “I’m sure that you’re right.”
He stares off into space for a minute, brooding, but Fay bites her
lip, unable to help herself from asking her next question. She’s in a
strange mood today, feeling a little impulsive and powerful, having
come out of that basement unscathed. So, she doesn’t hold back.
“So are you like…seeing anyone?” she asks quietly.
“What!?” he says, surprised, and then scowls. “No, Fay,” he
murmurs. “I’m not.”
“What about Colin?” she asks, surprised. “The baristo at the book
shop?”
“That was…nothing,” he murmurs, embarrassed. “We were never dating–we just hook up sometimes.”
“Oh,” Fay says, resting her chin in her palm and taking another
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bite of donut. “That’s disappointing. He was cute.”
Daniel sends her another little glare and then looks away. Realizing that he won’t hold her gaze, Fay gasps a little.
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“Nooo, wait,” she says, giggling. “You’re lying! You are seeing
someone!” She sits up straight then, thrilled. “Daniel! Tell me!”
“Keep your voice down,” he says, bossy, unable to keep the little smile from the corners of his mouth as he flings a tiny decorative pillow at her.
“Oh my god,” she says, leaning forward and whispering. “Come on, you’re my fiancé. We have no secrets. You have to tell me everything.”
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