“If you cannot answer that, can you at least tell me why I’m not safe if I know these things?” “Because not even I am supposed to know them, Agatha.” She stood upright and crossed the room to stand in front of him. “Grimm, please. I need you to understand that I’m utterly alone in this.” His face darkened at that. “I might be a peasant girl, but surely you can tell by now I’m not content to have a peasant’s knowledge. How can I rule by your side someday when I know nothing? I was sent here against my will and bound to you with no knowledge of what’s really going on. I’ve fought tooth and nail
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