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I remember what you told me—about Kristian leaving vampires there as punishment. You should not feel guilty for not being her. He had only meant to offer impartial friendship, and yet, despite his resolve, her sweetness h She had taken willingly to the role, but it had meant a sheltered life in the dry, donnish atmosphere of his circle.

He brusquely wiped moisture out of his eyes. She stared in astonishment at the damp stone walls and a carved ebony throne on a dais, gleaming in the light of oily naked flames. Charlotte felt Anne's eyes burning into her. She's not denying it, is she? Oh, you idiot! Did you stop for one second to consider the pos