“Well… I realized that getting you to open up is a lot like trying to tame a dinosaur, so I wondered what would happen if I just sat here nice and quiet and let your brain work through whatever it needed to on its own without feeling threatened or pressured—let you see that I’m not scary and not trying to trick you or trap you. I figured if that didn’t work, I could try rewarding you with some treats. Or chasing you through the pastures.” Sophie wasn’t sure she loved that comparison—but she could still feel a smile curling the edges of her lips. Edaline grinned back. “So, will my cute little
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