You're still trying to protect me. Real or not real, he whispers. Real…

Suzanne Collins
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You're still trying to protect me. Real or not real, he whispers. Real, I answer. Because that's what you and I do, protect each other. ✨ Suzanne Collins (2010). Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3), p.302, Scholastic Inc.
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because I have learned the hard way how deadly these beauties can be. ✨ Suzanne Collins (2010). Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3), p.355, Scholastic Inc.
Yeah, about that,” says Peeta, entwining his fingers in mine. “Don’t try something like that again.” “Or what?” I ask. “Or . . . or . . .” He can’t think of anything good. “Just give me a minute.
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I send a silent thank-you to Dalton for suggesting I wash off the makeup. How ridiculous, how perverse I would feel presenting that painted Capitol mask to these people. The damage, the fatigue, the … ▶
Then he smiles as if he'd be happy to lie there and gaze at me forever.

You're still trying to protect me. Real or not real, he whispers. Real, I answer. Because that's what you and I do, protect each other. ✨ Suzanne Collins (2010). Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3), p.302, Scholastic Inc.

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