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lder and a portfolio case tucked beneath the other. Her worn-out sneakers slapped against the pavem

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steadier than she felt. "I

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ht, and Elena rushed over

lack suit, and blood dripped from a cut on his lip. But it was his

she asked, kne

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loth-the only one she had left for sketching. Wit

e walking alone,

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s cufflinks. Real gold. And the way he carried hi

as th

hand. "Come on. Let's g

n he stood, he towered ov

e said finall

throat. She knew that nam

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