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Grace's mouth falls open. "I, yes...of course, I would take the blame for Admira." "No, she can't take the blame." I stand, "I need Grace. Grace needs to come with me to the castle. You said that Grace could come with me to the castle. I need her. I can't, I can't do this without her." Florentine's face is blank, "You need to do this without her. Alexanne wouldn't trust both of you marching back into that castle together. She will only take you by yourself. Besides, you will have Antonin to protect you." "It's not about protection. I don't know if I can...survive without Grace." I've never spent more than a few days without Grace. She's closer than my sisters. The only time she's left my side for more than a few hours was when she was arrested for Emilienne and Violette's murder. Even
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