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“Just water,” I manage to croak. “Thanks—I, uh… thank you.”

Lucio squeezes my hand. But there’s no mistaking the gesture.

He’s not trying to reassure me.

He’s warning me.

Tread carefully. Play your part. Don’t you dare fuck this up.

“Coffee for me,” Lucio adds seamlessly. “Black.”

I try and sn...