"Day appears again. This time he leans in close enough for his hair to brush, light as silk, against my cheeks. He pulls me towards for a long kiss. The scene vanishes, replaced abruptly by a stormy night and Day struggling through the rain, blood dripping from his leg and leaving a trail behind him. He collapses onto his knees in front of Razor before the whole scene disappears again."

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Source: Marie Lu (2011). “Legend”, p.121, Penguin

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Marie Lu is a bestselling author known for her young adult dystopian novels, particularly 'Legend' and 'The Young Elites,' which explore themes of resilience and identity.

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