Chapter 267
“Dallas and Mark. I had to disclose it when I left the military, and started applying for jobs in personal security and was subjected to all kinds of psychological tests and questions. Obviously, I was going to come into contact with stalker victims, and Dallas needed to know my personal history. I told him right away and at first, he wasn’t sure I’d be able to handle that kind of thing.” He paused. “I wasn’t so sure, either, actually.” “And can you? Handle it?” “Turns out, I can. I just – disengage.” “Yeah, I’ve seen you do that.” “I know you have.” His face was gentle, open. “I just – it’s survival.” “I know.” “But with you, Cordelia… I…” He paused, trying to find the right words. “With you, I feel again. You make me feel.” “Is that OK?” “Not at first, it wasn’t. It made me angry
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