( he could have reeled back at anytime. stepped back and considered nick's feelings for once. but that has never been how pierce functioned. he manipulates, deceives, attacks and takes what he wants before his conscience sets in (if it sets in at all).
it's only when nick cracks and starts to talk that the tautness in his jaw eases and his expression softens. )
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it's only when nick cracks and starts to talk that the tautness in his jaw eases and his expression softens. )
What happened exactly, Nick? What did he do?