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of the hall. The door was slightly ajar. I reached for the hand

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ongs to the family. Elena is part of the family. Therefore,

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ometrics," Dante pointed out. "We can'

king at. I could feel the weight of their gaz

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rough the crack, smooth

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ed to drop out

need the accolades. Sofia does. Sofia is fragile.

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me as a servant. He s