"I know…" I startled in my seat, not surprised that Laszlo remained with me, but shocked by the tentative tone of his voice, the stumble and pause of his words. He cleared his throat, eyes fixed on the door, and I thought he might not speak at all, or even rise and leave. "I know there is a great deal of life you missed during your time with Birsha," Laszlo said softly, focus sliding in my direction, shoulders tipping toward me. "I don't wish to deprive you of anything, any experience, but please know that this castle is your sanctuary as long as you should wish it." The castle? I wondered. Or
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