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"You are returning to the palace," Severin said

"What?"

"Today you return to Noyers," Severin said, looking to Burke "Has the courier rested?"

Sufficiently enough

"Bring hi h her tone was aht he was abandoning her

Severin turned to Bernadine, raising his brows at her

Bernadine nodded in approval before she clapped her hands and bustled off, drawing all the servants--even Eive them a small measure of privacy

Severin drew closer to Elle He cupped her cheek with his hand--which dwarfed her head "Te you Present this to whatever steward holds your bond--I’h to buy your indenture," Severin said, presenting the pack to Elle, briefly peeling it open so Elle could see the gold coins inside It was a lord’s ransom Unless the crown had really taken Elle to task, she could buy at least three indentures with theat the money ide eyes "This is too much I cannot allow you to do this"

Severin cracked a s about Elle She was not enthralled withI need your permission for I want you to be free, Elle Take it"

Elle twisted her ue, "Finish up your business at the palace--ive you the paperwork for your servanthood and be certain that they seal them Gather your possessions and return to your father and sisters," Severin hesitated for a few moments "Or come back here"

"Why now? Why so sudden, Severin Are you hiding so hurry?" Elle asked, folding her arms in front of her