A Kiss?!?

Magnus' POV

I must admit, despite everything I had said before, that the headache Victoria gave me is terrible. I only said that I didn't care, because I didn't want her to know how much it hurt. Of course, I can't afford to look weak, especially in a situation such as this, where I am finally playing a upper hand. Maybe, maybe if I played my cards right, I can have her. 

I know what they say about not using people's vulnerability, but I have only ever known how to manipulate them. Being an orphan doesn't really teach you great solidarity, especially under the conditions that I had been brought up on. I don't deny feeling a little pity for Victoria though, it must be hard to know such a big truth of your life in so casual a way. She obviously deserves better than this, but in life one seldom gets what they deserve.