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Wherewithal
Jacques dug in his heels almost as hard as he gripped Argent’s hand. “I can’t.” Continue reading
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Face Your Monsters
“This is what Lapis meant. Dragons lie with words. Foxes use illusions.” Continue reading
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Have it Out
Jacques stormed out, but Argent Continue reading
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Painfully Honest
“Oh, very well.” Lapis set aside his tea. Continue reading
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Devilishly Unfair
Quite sure he was playing with fire, Jacques dared to question Lord Mossberne. Continue reading
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Concerning Dragons
Lapis Mossberne remained at Michael’s desk, daintily Continue reading
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30
Sprout
“Lapis came early at Tsumiko’s request.” Continue reading
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Full Measure
Jacques stood there, stranded between opposing desires— Continue reading
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Business as Usual
Jacques went about his self-proscribed duties Continue reading
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27
Fails to Meet Expectations
Jacques would have skipped breakfast if Continue reading
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Holding Pattern
Jacques dreamed, and fear found him in the darkness Continue reading
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Chapter Twenty-Five: Only Human
Jacques didn’t grasp much of Continue reading
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Consensual Arrangements
“Admirable. And possible, if you’re patient.” Continue reading
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Absinthe Eyes
Jacques’ lips formed a moue. Continue reading
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22
In True Form
“All right, there?” asked Michael Continue reading
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