[He freezes, then lets out a sigh that is halfway a sob into her hair.]
Katniss, you deserve better than me. Please. I love you. Don't think about deserving or undeserving, not if you love me, too. Don't let it be the reason we're not together, not if we could both be happy.
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Katniss, you deserve better than me. Please. I love you. Don't think about deserving or undeserving, not if you love me, too. Don't let it be the reason we're not together, not if we could both be happy.