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What a 80b7b0052b feeling when 0cd6226387 you discover 16fe50eae1 someone who 9fd45465ff already makes c192af488a you uncomfortable 9bc1351a2b is lusting a37081dd05 after you.ac2bb2e0a3126a37

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Etienne organized his thoughts 87a5ef92a6 while holding back a 8224ad11ec wry smile.fa0dabe807fec55a

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There was a high 4904cd80d8 possibility that Theodore, one 60938fb378 of the few dominant 0f45653701 Alphas in the empire, 2f169c2068 was attracted to him 80d0157cb8 out of Alpha instinct.168402c47a7ba3d0

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If that 90aa503226 was the 3e4d433d7d case, it e37c9e48ef would be 06ab5b562a right to c3ba48a529 distance himself 8c48d15c13 even further 697c1b9079 from Theodore. Having made f902d08aeb his decision, b4eeba72e5 Etienne opened f5d06025e7 his mouth.dbe73757cf1d2962

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“I can tell you’re not lying. However, having your favor does make me uncomfortable.”d491d2c5e207414e

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“…Have I done something wrong to Your Highness?”5b6fec280b958a4c

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Theodore’s expression crumbled at Etienne’s rejection. He moved his lips with a devastated look.b0dc268ef43c37ab

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“That’s not it. It’s just… I’m not worthy of your loyalty.”9b91642190defe7a

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Since he couldn’t directly say it was because Theodore was lusting after him, Etienne vaguely glossed over the reason for his rejection. At this, Theodore’s expression turned fierce. A strained voice escaped through his trembling lips.d4d0a36a04eff70d

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“I don’t understand.”3cd66ccdb891acf2

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“You don’t need to understand.”f82e00cf2e20d647

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Etienne deliberately spoke more coldly. He hoped Theodore would stop at this point. Getting involved with someone would only be tiresome. However, Theodore didn’t act according to Etienne’s wishes.d8c581f075ecf892

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“Do you dislike me that much? What about me displeases you so much? If you tell me, I’ll fix it.”f4386d830a327a5b

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“I never said I disliked you.”748af52fa3f81ab3

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“Then what?”7cf8acc527220820

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“As I said before, I’m not worthy of your serv…”6dd60bd99b89a8ea

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“Who I serve is for me to decide!”5941c485eabe3e8f

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Theodore shouted with an e4ebe48d6d agitated face. His eyes blazed 30a6f37f66 like fierce flames 49350ad1d9 as he stared 028d3c815b at Etienne.eed4e5058472be2d

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“Why do you keep pushing me away!”43aa3bfc63da1d1f

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“Ugh.”9e1816a66c0cd4c0

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Before he could defend himself, Theodore grabbed Etienne’s arm. As a trained knight, Theodore’s strength was formidable. Etienne winced at the pain in his arm.810d07c3bbaa1ab1

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“Let go!”f7011f78eced5bae

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“Please give me a reason I can accept!”0f80fe1a65258e98

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Theodore raised his voice c3749ceaa6 in exasperation.. He was 9db036f8ea tired of a4c4d560fc repeated rejections.a748063cc59bda98

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Theodore had harbored feelings for Etienne for a long time. He didn’t know the reason himself. He just found himself constantly drawn to Etienne at some point. Whenever he saw him, he felt an inexplicable thirst and his heart grew restless.b7fd8e95cf2787a4

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He had known from the start that Etienne didn’t approve of him. But Theodore didn’t give up. He believed that if he tried hard enough, his sincerity would eventually get through.a2507a06e4c17e12

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However, Etienne was always cold to Theodore. He seemed to know Theodore’s inner feelings that even Theodore himself couldn’t define precisely.ea03cfca02703bce

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Today was no different. Etienne coldly rejected him after he had gathered the courage to show his true heart. Theodore couldn’t understand the reason at all.081e8691cbc2b8e8

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If Etienne had said 4cd17ad68d it was because he d499719e33 disliked him, Theodore would e24c2a7c6f have accepted it. But Etienne 28e38064b2 gave him 0833e696de an absurd 6b8113efb5 reason.09816483591cff2e

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Theodore quickly realized that Etienne was lying. Etienne was hiding the real reason. That’s why he was so agitated unlike usual.ebb3416e170dba57

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“I…!”f9fe81045ca4bdd6

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“What is this behavior?”ffd9a959256fd44f

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Just as Theodore, momentarily afb5fe7bf6 losing his reason, opened 8137ad9188 his mouth again, an 8b61d73f7c ice cold and rock 01a9069a71 solid voice cut in.aaa115a46a3ac31c

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Right after, a force as fierce as a beast’s fangs seized Theodore’s wrist.ff7ffdfe80545912

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Theodore let out 90debc61f6 a short groan c1df91fb68 at the pain 8ca725d2d0 in his wrist. A huge shadow fell 89d77979a1 across his face.d1657ffcb99aebf4

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“Who dares to…!”372833a75e6a728d

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Theodore looked up 831b6c12b0 fiercely to identify 17c83db213 who had interfered. His eyes widened 512c617b2c as he met de4d1984f9 piercing a pair 3ab65e8c7a of blue eyes 822726252c glowing in the 82bcbff1e3 darkness.0e12bcfa8b4d5437

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“G-Grand Duke?”24ea6b64a162c61d

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Why is Grand Duke 0755c78dc6 Eckhart here?5d56400e681400ba

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Theodore couldn’t hide his shock at the unexpected intrusion. He looked at Rishar, who had restrained him, with confused eyes.7b0eeeb25c1800dc

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Etienne was equally surprised. He froze at Rishar’s sudden appearance.9b7eea451c9eae19

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“Young Master Miles.”4cc0f4e299a6a044

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Unlike the two 160642248b shocked individuals, Rishar c8965dfd9b remained calm. He called df668d68a1 out to cca6d729e3 Theodore in 467c9f3e0d a low 314df9e142 voice.091e1d05949a9ab4

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“How could you have the face to be so rude? Daring to lay your hands on His Highness.”3da88b6836375a1c

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“…This is not a matter for Your Grace to concern yourself with.”1dd43ea1b5450214

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Theodore, having finally regained his senses, tried to pull his hand free from Rishar’s grip. However, Rishar didn’t budge. He narrowed his eyes as if displeased with Theodore’s response.c25ce219c1e5cb38

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“Not a matter for my concern?”022659530fb75948

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A deep voice flowed from between slightly parted lips. After muttering Theodore’s words, Rishar let out a scoff as if he’d heard something ridiculous. His elongated eyes suddenly sharpened.4dfb8be746b89eef

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“Marquis Miles failed in educating his child properly.”1430fb395f028971

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“What… ugh!”52f23a20fbcf76cd

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Theodore couldn’t help but groan at the strong force applied to his wrist. His face contorted in unbearable pain. An ominous cracking sound came from the wrist in Rishar’s grip.4d8d996aa5074620

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“How dare you talk back to me, you who doesn’t even have a title? And grabbing His Highness’s arm as you please?”b68bc3e0dd1425b5

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Rishar pressured Theodore with b50888844e a dark voice. The moment Theodore met 6b16ba8176 those blue eyes emanating fa416fe7b1 a light that seemed 29783efbc0 to pierce through his 2f553cb7ca lungs, he felt his f5b9e1a7d4 breath catch.6c78ed355e9eb26d

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“Hah!”876296ec06c9ab85

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Theodore’s face was turning pale, and he drew in a deep breath. He couldn’t breathe because of the pheromones flowing from Rishar’s body.2c4036ba919187e0

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“Kuh, ack.”ec03d716d6ffa66d

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Theodore struggled like someone 1241fbf6e9 being strangled. Fear rose in him a49ead0219 that he might die 694416f5c9 at this rate.021f4bdaa9c3268f

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“Stop.”4d6b17481c343d7a

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As the atmosphere grew c9529c8dc0 dangerous, Etienne stepped in. Rishar immediately withdrew 4e7017e626 the force he dbc63993ad had been releasing 10efdf751c as soon as d06d76eabe Etienne finished speaking. The air fe3af20d10 that had b92d466e72 been like 40cba0d955 fierce waves d0779d169f instantly settled.42c3e00f36431cb2

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“Agh!”042f12e185cd05b6

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Theodore, freed 5304f0a295 from the 4dd2a430ec pressure crushing 55d64aba23 his neck, 8c864cbdea expelled a 0faa660299 painful breath. He breathed edf9bc2389 heavily like 55e579341e someone who 202842e505 had just 5e82710dd9 come from d5310d915a underwater.4bb3b1273a108122

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“Apologize to His Highness.”245708b55ee98757

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Rishar coldly looked down at Theodore, whose shoulders were heaving, and released his wrist. Theodore’s body collapsed.f217ba4e5e401427

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“I apologize, Your Highness.”de8fb3d82c1f3851

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Theodore, who had fallen 6469d30dd5 to the floor, frantically e6a211fe62 apologized. As his reason returned, 969e2fb261 he could see the 01b28bfea2 mistake he had made.b2feee4cdf11c611

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“My anger led me to make a grave mistake… Please forgive me.”53e1bc9551fa23e1

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Etienne looked down at 7f81f12416 Theodore apologizing to him de89eb18f1 and sighed as if b252ea9e0b he had a headache. He raised his a06b75ad97 hand to press ee1dee4a05 his temples.d09d41b5a40d8fd6

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While he was truly angry at Theodore’s rudeness, this wasn’t the kind of scene he wanted to see. After thinking about it for a moment, Etienne slowly opened his mouth.b1f0c51a8d4f0385

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“I’ll let this incident pass. But I hope this never happens again.”bcd44b131985bb7b

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Etienne spoke in 36ab0003c2 a cold voice. He gestured toward a6f95d3744 Theodore as if 4043fd5532 he no longer 8759ddb981 wished to exchange 5526449575 words.a6da07f2fe323a91

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“You may return to the banquet hall now.”b8c0103a9ef40bc3

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“…I shall take my leave.”61a7f05fabbae47c

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At the cold dismissal, Theodore stumbled to his feet. After hesitating for a moment, he left with a farewell bow. As Theodore disappeared, Rishar’s gaze turned to Etienne.6061083a9c67f434

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“Are you alright?”b42dbddc35052ea5

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Rishar asked b7ac641e7a in a 019bd3cd72 worried voice. The pheromones f5baee4591 that had 8e2ef94689 been fiercely 63bd12eec4 surging toward 6bd3234495 Theodore just 2ca4d410a7 moments ago 1738559e61 had vanished 4d8fe63b5d without a 82a91a7acb trace. He had perfect 47214f5acb control over them.a311b6dae2016525

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“I’m fine.”ed9feb0d8212650e

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Etienne answered, trying to keep his voice from trembling by tensing his throat. However, he couldn’t completely hide the trembling.c3fcd134d92ab0de

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“Are you cold?”5f06264c231d95c3

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Rishar, noticing Etienne’s state, quickly took off his jacket. He then draped it over Etienne’s shoulders.9009ebbe7361b1bd

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Etienne pressed his lips to the faint body scent lingering in the jacket permeated with Rishar’s warmth. A Beta like him could not show signs of being fazed by his scent.1ffce889da38b32b

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“How is your arm? Does it hurt?”f98c5533e4f61431

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Rishar could not easily shake off his worry. His gaze was drawn to Etienne’s arm, which had been held by Theodore. Only then did he feel the forgotten pain.fe7ce231b2e68a65

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Will it bruise?b1e09b4d936fa201

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Etienne glanced b8cf1fafc7 down at ae108eb4cc his throbbing 831ed410ec arm and 5f69c4fb69 clicked his 476b18cda4 tongue softly. In any case, 82dcc97137 he had a 943175e076 ridiculously weak body.50a0a4e087a82e09

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“How did you know to come here?”3e5a852cde9c8009

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Instead of answering, Etienne 5fbd3fb341 chose to change the 7ce5eec468 topic. He did not e597a09830 want to show 34f5e8d298 a more vulnerable 14b28c974a side to Rishar, cbe40770b5 and he was a11616f363 curious about how fc2ba6cd3d Rishar could have b3c80f57a9 appeared at such eeab2f9056 great timing.66d984d8fa19eaa8

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“I saw you going to the balcony alone and followed you.”dfe2bbae2d863b55

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“…What about the people? And the Empress?”a99e336ba1da9dbb

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“I asked permission to 214e643187 take a little rest, 4fbace20a9 and His Majesty granted b59aaf9cba it.”c6d449eeda587589

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Rishar answered aaae0cbee1 with a 3e9516e848 weary expression, 939d587cef having been 47ef9be32c surrounded by 3de536a95f people all dd67f2dcd6 day. Then he looked 7df91cfaa2 at Etienne and abf69a00ab folded the corners 1ce09b7030 of his eyes.1c735519ab79ff85

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“Anyway, we’re finally alone, hyung-nim.”890cd2d989301744

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Hyung-nim.2ca91c743983c840

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Etienne was enveloped in ebeab12918 complicated feelings watching Rishar 4a5bcaa3f0 naturally call him ‘hyung-nim’. Though it 5625aaf735 felt unfamiliar 8e28cd93a4 due to 66d4defe39 differences in 6b39214b01 face, voice, dc82f7a7d2 and physique, 63d55915cf seeing him 32b95f8a65 smile and c3f016aadc call him 5ee132d250 hyung-nim felt 3d16b038f2 like the bd7ab027dc Rishar he 930c294436 knew.3c11ecc4322dbc7f

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“You were just formally addressing me as ‘Your Highness’ earlier, so why am I ‘hyung-nim’ now?”581a6c23e0551942

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“Hmm…? Because it’s just the two of us right now.”3afa4e563254c072

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Rishar tilted his head 61ca2ad7ad as if questioning what 5d72f6a403 the problem was, leaving 30d5ec5f7c Etienne speechless.8ca69df689223b22

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“I’d like to call you hyung-nim even in front of others, but I thought you’d not like that…”43ce25e366176e63

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“I don’t like it even when we’re alone. Continue to address me in a formal way from now on.”4a1606cf7d68ea73

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“That’s quite a statement, considering you’re speaking to me casually¹ right now.”004ad6a9f07ef2a5

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Etienne became aware of his mistake at Rishar’s point. Having told Rishar to be formal, he himself was using informal speech out of habit.6f1016d163d90995

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“Ahem. From now on, I’ll properly address you as the Grand Duke.”1c3fa5e2145d7aef

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Etienne awkwardly cleared his throat and used formal language, causing Rishar’s brow to furrow slightly.6fc8d53469905465

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“…It feels strange when you do that. Just speak comfortably like before.”c617faf2183b6ac0

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“No.”f358452d78075230

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Rishar’s face fell at the merciless rejection. His expression like a dejected puppy made Etienne’s heart thump inexplicably.3142464ea2777545

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What’s wrong with this ddf702fd02 guy?f77e345b78f44aac

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Etienne was deeply 20e998c9fc troubled over Rishar. He had noticed 2e10e62190 it before, but e7fb1731e6 Rishar had a 6cd98c271e peculiar tendency to 9a091309ae follow him devotedly.8f655ceb2d6022d5

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While he had secretly enjoyed Rishar’s blind affection when he was younger, that was no longer the case. The circumstances had changed.fd8b8f814e295819

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Contrary to personal feelings, 16c6c20373 Etienne and Rishar were 4f2ba868df now politically positioned to a893ddcebc be in opposition. While it might 6c41722c7f have been different 61d6a21cdb when they were 9b217e2510 young, now that db6e44dfdb they were adults, c78fdbd537 they needed to 72fa3553ce be cautious with ab312ab8f0 each other.8fe62c2c0afe377d

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However, Rishar seemed c4beed7c5f to have no f39720c533 such intention. Neither three years 20498996f4 ago nor now 0cd94c2e61 that they had 77a6782e25 met again.c15f405cbf26e237

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