Aftermath

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‘It’s the look, that short-lived look in their eyes.’ The man smiled at the recollection of pleasant memories. ‘When they realize what’s happening. . that look of betrayal. I mean that they realize that they have been betrayed.’ The woman hooked her arm inside the man’s arm as they walked.

‘It’s always the same,’ the man replied, ‘like will find like. You found me and I found you.’

‘Like finds like,’ the woman echoed.

They halted to enjoy the view across the Vale of York to where the City of York lay nestled amid a lush patchwork of fields and small stands of woodland.

‘It’s like an addict with his drug. . you need the next fix. . you need the next look in the victim’s eyes.’

‘And you need a partner you can trust,’ the woman added. ‘It’s all about trust.’

‘Yes. . I knew we were made for each other. . I saw it in your eyes.’

The woman laughed softly. ‘The cat was the first. . that old cat. . years ago now.’

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