Deuce, Chapter 19: Persimmon, Pearls

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Persimmon, Pearls

Ulrica found her prey loitering behind a pierced screen. “Run away with me?” she whispered.

Freydolf frowned at his sister, then scanned the crowded room. In low tones, he replied, “Give me any excuse, and I’ll ensure our swift escape.”

In a trifling, they were out a window, over the wall, and away.

With skipping steps, Ulrica steered clear of their usual haunts. She tried to be subtle about it, but her brother noticed.

“Where are you taking us, little sister?”

“I want t...