REBELThe sand is hot under my feet, but the heat encircling my chest has nothing to do with the sun.A proposal? Now?I keep walking, my heart thudding in my ears, drowning out the waves. I have no idea if I'm angry or tired. Maybe both. Maybe neither. I just know I need space.Behind me, Daniel sighs. Then footsteps. He's following me, of course he is."Rebel," he says.I don't stop. I don't know if I can."Rebel, stop."Part of him makes me hesitate. It's not a command. Not pleading. Unshakeable.I face him, my arms crossed over my chest. He's standing there, still gripping the bloody ring, face impassive."You simply turned around and left," he says, tilting his head like he's trying to figure me out."Yeah, I did," I snap out.His jaw clenches, but his gaze doesn't shift. "Fine. Why?"I catch my breath, fists tightening. "Because, Daniel, we were just fired at. We just had to fight for our lives at a bloody coffee shop, and now you-" I gesture toward the ring. "Now you want to pl
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