Meridian WaterI let out a barely audible laugh.“You seriously think a little provocation like that’s going to make me lose it?” I asked, rolling my eyes.He paused, like he was studying my reaction.“I do…” he said confidently, making me laugh.“So you really believe I’m just going to cave?” I asked, straightening up and staring him down.“I don’t actually need you to give in,” he finally said, his voice calmer. “I just need to see how far you’ll take me. How far you’re willing to push this game.”I stood up slowly, moving toward the shelf of old books beside the fireplace. The silence between us turned up the tension. No, I wasn’t giving in.“It’s going to be a long night, Prince,” I said, my tone firmer, trying to keep my cool. “You’re going to need more than words to make me lose focus on my mission.”He moved closer at last, challenge burning in his eyes.“Oh, I know. Which is exactly why I’m going to prove I’m a lot more persuasive than you think.”He stopped near me, the dista
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