‘So, on the balcony, but not in the gardens,’ said Laurent. He was leaned against the wall. Damen had taken a step back. ‘We’re not quite on the balcony.’ ‘I can’t keep track. You had us walk here naked.’ ‘This is Akielos. We can do things your way in Vere.’ He thought about it. ‘It’s cold there.’ ‘And in our new palace,’ said Laurent, ‘on the border?’ Damen felt warmth pool in his stomach. ‘Our new palace.’ Softly, into Laurent’s ear. He had returned into Laurent’s physical space, irresistibly. ‘I’m just—’ ‘Talking,’ said Damen. ‘Yes.’ ‘I want do it slowly, the way you like,’ said Damen, and
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