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215. Jump Before You're Pushed
~ JESSE ~
“Why weren’t you in the Selection tonight? You’ve got power right? I mean, you’re old enough to have taken a mate by now. And it’s obvious the females like you. Is it part of your vow? Do you have to stay single because of… the church?”
It wasn’t part of my faith, but I knew some people chose it anyway. Choosing to give their devotion wholly to God so they were free to serve.
Rake looked distinctly uncomfortable as we sat down on the couch in front of the cold fireplace.
“No, it’s not. I don’
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