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Edward lowered his gaze to his fingers, his mood turning somber. “Some people look free on the outside, but they’ve already drawn invisible cages around themselves. No matter what, they can’t step out of that circle.”

“If you want the crown, you have to carry its weight. That’s just how it goes,” I said, knowing exactly what he meant. He was born into privilege, but that means living by the family’s rules, no matter what.

“If you want the crown, you have to carry its weight?” Edward stared at me, a little dazed, like he’d never heard it before–but it just clicked for him.

I nodded. “That’s just how it is–what goes around comes around. You get something, you pay the price. That’s only fair.”

Edward’s eyes lit up, and he let out a soft laugh, glancing down. “No one’s ever talked to me like this before. What you said really makes me reflect–and helps me see things more clearly.”

I gave a sheepish smile. “Maybe most people wouldn’t dare to say it out loud. I’m just saying whatever comes to mind.”

Edward lowered his voice, almost whispering. “I like how you just say whatever’s on your mind.”

My heart started pounding, and it felt like a feather was brushing right over it–tingly and almost electric.

I must be losing my mind. I should’ve shoved Edward away, kept him at arm’s length, but my heart just wouldn’t listen.

into a player?‘ I wondered, a mix of confusion

look on my face and how I was just staring at him. He waved his hand in front of me. “Hey, what’s up? Why

to look out the window. “Edward, last time you

the tension

on my lips. “No matter how much we mess around, no matter how strong our connection

Ryan…” Edward said, his

nodded. “I went through something unforgettable with him. I’m

interrupted, nodding toward the brightly

the words just vanished–my mind went totally

night as

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turning to offer me his hand.

breath, but I didn’t take his hand. He looked a little

castle.

of stars. The moment we walked into the hall, my eyes landed on a gigantic horse statue–solid silver from head to hoof, gleaming under

case showed off rows and rows of trophies, each one

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