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    CAN I KILL HER NOW? SIGRID Obviously, and I dont me herif you''re swallowed in darkness where no light reaches, and all you can see is a golden eye staring at you like a snake waiting to devour you.


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    she steps back in terror.


    Better stand in the other corner, I order with a sigh, avoiding a tragedy.


    Ss suddenly steps out from the corner where he had stationed himself.


    He goes to the table and starts finely carving the meat the way I like it, serving the things I prefer onto my te, trimming off the fatty bits of ham I dont like, and pouring a bit of wine into my ss All done with skill and speedI sit there, stunned, realizing hes memorized all my preferences.


    Must be part of his training to be the perfect ve.


    Mydy, Pll turn up the heat.


    You should take off that heavy cloak itll be ufortable to eat in.


    Shall I bring you a lighter one? he asks, ying it casual.


    But his hands are already moving to lower the fluffy cloak, to reveal the top of my body.


    The burgundy dress Im wearing has ruched sleeves that fall ---- loosely off my shoulders.


    The straight neckline, like a corset, leaves my chest and neck fully exposed.


    No, Pll put up a protective barrier.


    The terrace will be warm, I say, watching him for a second.


    Look at him, so pleased.


    I can almost see a tail wagging behind his ass like a happy dogright after biting me to pieces.


    He nods and steps back, leaving the cloak on the other chair.


    He heads back to his corner, but of course, that dark aura of his is intimidating the poor girl.


    Just one nce at her, and I see her eyes widen like saucers, scanning my neck and cleavage.


    Tll heal it tomorrowitll vanish in no timebut for today, Ill let him enjoy this little fantasy.


    Late calmly, really just staring off into the distance, at the lights in all the houses, the chimney smoke rising into the beautiful night shy.


    Everyone in this fiefdom worked for and depended on this family, even neighborhoods of elementals who were mostly farmers, plowing the De Croix fields.


    ying with fire, still trusting in the so-called justice of this world, in thews imposed by the royal family, even though everyone secretly knew they werent upheld.


    ss, pour wine into two sses, I wiped my mouth with the white napkin and got up from the table, walking toward her.