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Chapter 9: The Price of Silence

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The walk back from the gardens was quiet. Avery walked slowly beside Damien, keeping her pace matched to his. A lingering sense of guilt gnawed at her. He had been nothing but accommodating, in his own demanding, intense way and here she was, picking his locks and trying to steal his files.

When they reached the glass double doors of the main house, she reached out, holding the door open.

"Step," she murmured softly, gently guiding him inside by the elbow.

"Thank you," Damien said, his voice un
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