Chapter 57 In Your Dreams

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• "You're jealous that Dante didn't have to kidnap me and force me to like him... and it disturbs you so much that I willingly chose to remain with him..." I say, and the moment the words leave my mouth, I feel my stomach tighten, but I refuse to take them back, especially when Ezio has spent the entire afternoon provoking both of us and acting as though I have no right to speak for myself.
• "I'm sick of your mind games; they won't work on me." I try to say as boldly as I can, keeping my eyes on him even though a nervous feeling remains in my chest, and for once, I don't immediately look toward Dante for reassurance, since I want Ezio to understand that whatever power he thinks he has over me isn't the same as it was when he kept me locked away.