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asked, not bothering to sit

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he said. "About why w

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aid, her voice flat. "So really, you should th

pened his mouth, then closed

e. "But I wanted you to know something. I

n on the edge of the table

ocked on his, "that a report like this.

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air scraping softly against the

ce tight with panic. "Adelin

old smile. "Nothing. I'

reached out to grab her arm,

open, she paused and looked

e light, almost conversational. "Ber

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, a feeling of grim satisfaction settl

d in her pocket

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