drained

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Mina I watched him go still. His face turned blank. I couldn't believe how fast his emotions changed. They drained from his features so quickly it was as though someone had flipped a switch. I’d seen this look before, and every time it left me hot. Not in a good way. Malakai’s expressionless face was more terrifying than any scowl or glare. It was a layer of coolness hiding a boiling volcano, and I never knew when it would erupt. For a moment, the only sound in the alley was the distant hum of the faraway main city. It was a miracle I could hear it. My heart pounded. What was he going to say next? He could kill me and discard the baby without anyone having to find out. Shit. “Impossible.” Malakai whispered. It was a single word, so soft I almost missed it. I hesitated, swa

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