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into the dining hall, sh

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, his grip firm, cal

stiffly, her eyes darting toward Victoria

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flattery. He was

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staff had poured for him. "I was under

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have turn

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she hesitated near the window, slight

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toward her. "And now

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a hand-not to hurt her. Just to br

afraid of me,

so much courage she didn't k

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