18/02/2026 11:03

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They're horrific. He needed warmth. They kissed, parted with lingering touches of hair, arms, hands. He opened his hands to Karl.

It must have been a nightmare. Oh lord, now look, my dear, it is only a temporary arrangement and he is a very pleasant young man, nothing for you to worry about. You should have gone to bed, Anne. Kristian thought of Ilona, sleeping in the highest circle of the Crystal Ring.