Chapter 76
But why would he?" "Worried about fingerprints? About revealing if he's left-handed or right-handed? Demonstrating his control? " "It's a lot of control, don't you think? But it explains why it was so halfhearted. She wouldn't really hurt herself. " "I guess not," he said, sleepily. "Why Alison, though? Why did he wait until number four?" "Ceaseless quest for perfection, I suppose. A guy like this, he's thinking and refining all the time. " "Does it make her special in some way? Significant? " Kith shrugged. "That's pointy-head stuff. If they thought so, I'm sure they'd have said. " "Maybe he knew her better than the others. Worked with her more closely. " "Maybe. But don't stray into their territory. Keep your feet on the ground. You're plain-vanilla, remember? " Harper nodded.
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