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作者: Sveta
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Eleanor didn't move, and neither did Violet. They stood by the edge of the moonlight, looking at each other with tension in their eyes. They were two women who were supposed to be together forever once upon a time. At least, that was what the Duchess thought.

“What kind of stupid question is this?” Violet said, and tried to tug her hand away from Eleanor’s tight grip. Eleanor didn’t let go of her; instead, she stepped closer until they were toe-to-toe. Violet could see the green hue of Eleanor
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