[ If only he knew whether her feelings for him would change if she were told the truth. It was a bridge he dare not even think of crossing, not now.
His thumb strokes along hers and he nods in agreement. ]
Your time is more valuable than dealing with squabbling nobility, [ he says firmly. ] The world burns around them and they have time to keep their attentions elsewhere.
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His thumb strokes along hers and he nods in agreement. ]
Your time is more valuable than dealing with squabbling nobility, [ he says firmly. ] The world burns around them and they have time to keep their attentions elsewhere.