For Fuck Sake

I forced my feet to stay planted on the dirt, refusing to give him the satisfaction of seeing me run. The copper stench of fresh blood hung thick between us, clinging to the damp night air. I looked at the dark stains splattered across Gideon's jacket and the thin red scratches scoring his jawline. In the clearing behind me, Lex was torn to shreds, bleeding out on a bed of pine needles.

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