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Theon held his sister at arm’s length, and a calm silence fell between them. “Well?”Gabriel shrugged nonchalantly. “Nothing much, cousin. Just a lot of catching up between us.”Theon looked unconvinced, but he chose not to say anything. He pressed his lips in a thin line before nodding his head to let the subject go. “Then it is what it is.”Meanwhile, the two great golden doors at the head of the room were eased open by two footmen, who stood at attention on either side. And then, a hush swept in the room.“Well—” Theon guided her hand to cling onto his left arm “—as much as I want the three of us to have a nice chat, the important guests have finally arrived. We have to greet them with mom and dad.”“Later, then. I’ll be joining Father by their seats,” Gabriel said, and off he walked in grace toward where Uncle Asher and his wife sat.“Come on, Clara. Aren’t you excited to see him again?” Theon asked as they walked over to the center of the ballroom with the king and queen, anticipa
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