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"I'm sorry, Alessandra." The candor in his voice was clear. "I will do better by you from now on." His words touched my heart, lifting my spirits ever so slightly. "I accept your apology." The corners of his lips tilted upward into a gentle smile, which I returned. I would have to say that that conversation was the most genuine and heartfelt conversation we had ever had. It felt like we had made a step toward some kind of friendship. Elliot bounded toward us with a cheesy smile on his face. "Right, lovers, it is time." "Time?" "Consummation." Elliot spread his arms out wide in excitement before he laughed like a little school kid. "The elders tasked me with reminding you both of your need to fulfill your duty." Elliot looked to the far right, and we followed his eye line and saw all
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