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Sandre was shaking his head"I thought it was my weaknessThat I just wasn't strong enough, even with the binding
Erlein's expression was oddFor a second he seemed about to respond to that, but instead he resumed his tale"I used a spell to make her lose consciousness partway down, and a stronger one to catch her before she hitThen a last to get us over the wall againBy then I was completely spent, and terrified they would trace balenciaga fashion bag us immediately if there was a Tracker anywhere in the castleBut they didn't, there was too much chaosI think something else is happening back thereWe hid behind the main temple of Eanna for a time, and then I carried her here
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Erlein grinned at her, not unkindly"It isn't that unusual in Senzio, my dear Alais flushed crimson, but Devin could see that she didn't really mindEverything was suddenly all right
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Ducas smiled again, more like a wolf than ever"I hope so," was all he said
"One moment," said Alessan quietly"I want you all to witness something He turned back to Erlein and hesitated, choosing his words"We both know that you did this tonight without any coercion from me, and against your own best interests, in every way
Erlein glanced over at the bed, two sudden spots of red forming on each of his sallow cheeks"Don't make too much of it," he warned gruffly"Every man has his moments of follyI like red-headed gucci knockoffs women, that's allThat's how you trapped me in the first place, remember?"
Alessan shook his head"That may be true, but it is not all, Erlein di SenzioI bound you to this cause against your will, but I think you have just joined it freely
Erlein swore feelingly"Don't be a fool, Alessan! I just told you, I
"I know what you just told meI make my own judgments though, I always haveAnd the truth is, I have been made to realize tonight, by you and Catriana, both, that there are limits to what I wish to do or see done for any cause
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Both men suddenly staggered apart, as if a taut cord had been cutErlein's face was bone-white"I tell you again," he rasped, "you are a fool!"
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