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It was certain that Torcia had changed with the girl that Warren's parents, friends, and himself once knew. She had become accustomed to living in the moment, with no thought of the future. Understanding that she is being hunted, that her precious days of freedom are limited, will make her bitter and devoid of illusions.

And until she still threw the tongs into the wishing well. A wish. A glimmer of hope, though faint... that struck his mind, as he believed his soul had long since left.

He couldn't bring her to Warren. He must have her for himself. His hand gripped the painted wooden window frame, squeezing it hard for balance. On the other hand, he was puzzled by the intense surprise he had just discovered.

"Sydney". Lord Wessex's sound startled him.

Kai was displeased when he realized that he had been so intently staring at Torcia that his habit of vigilance had disappeared. Keeping his face expressionless, he turned back to the earl.

The Wessex ethos even seemed harsher and uncompr