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I just meant I’m not sure what I did to deserve you.

I kind of didn’t think I’d get a fated mate, given what I did down in Hell.

Let me rephrase that for you.

Given what you were ordered to do in Hell. What you had to do if you wanted to stayalive.

Sometimes I wonder if I should’ve chosen death instead. That’s probably the heroic thing to do, right?

None of us are heroes, Jem. We’re survivors. It’s the only reason any of us are still here.

Jem?

Out of everything I said, that’s what you picked up on?

I’ve never had a cute nickname before.

I like it.

Oh.

Then that’s what I’ll call you from now on.

I’m glad you survived, Jem.

You deserve a fated mate just as much as anyone else.

Still not sure I deserve one as special as you though.

Jeremiah

I just realised I never helped you decide whereto put the art.

Noah

Oh, I’d forgotten too.

You distracted me by talking about your cock.

If you scroll back, you’ll find you started the distractions by telling me about that sexy as fuck underwear.

ACTUALLY you started it by mentioning it’s where I keep it.

Damn.

You’re right.

I usually am .

Anyway, I was thinking the blue one should go beside your bedroom door, and the orange above your bed.

Omg yes! Those are the perfect places.

How about we have our next date at yours and I can hang them up for you?

You’re just hoping to see more of my lacy things.

Guilty as charged.

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