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"Know what?" he asked, as he led me across the dance floor with surer steps than Jasin. He was obviously quite experienced with this kind of dancing. "That you ended your betrothal because of me?" "Definitely. Gossip travels fast. But don't worry, I care not what anyone thinks, and Brin is doing fine too." He nodded in the direction of the drink table. I followed his gaze to find Brin standing there with wine in hand, speaking to three women who hung onto her every word. "She'll take at least one of them to her room tonight, I'm sure. Maybe all three." I arched an eyebrow. "I thought you were supposed to stay virgins until marriage, as was custom for nobility?" "She's never been with a man before. I suppose she considers that good enough for tradition." "Would her parents ever let her
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