23/04/2026 04:59

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I hadn't meant to. Our mistress does not understand why you left her, Asher. I didn't take the time to see if his pants matched the jacket. Choate’s face was once again blotchy with pink.

I flung her away from Asher, sending her sliding across the floor on the slick white cloth of Musette's dress. Nathaniel smiled. This was a real smile, no fake, no pretense. I didn't see anything clearly, I didn't want to.