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"Of course not Anything else?"

"Well, I did do blood-play with a priest this evening, after which caood works"

"I’ll say"

"Eleanor, what else?"

She heard in Søren’s voice an expectation He knew she hadelse," she finally whispered

"You never have to be afraid to tell ," Søren said, in that priestly tone that coaxed confessions like scared shadows from the darkest corners of hearts

"You asked me today why I don’t answer the phone when Wes calls I said it was because you hadn’t given me permission That wasn’t the truth"

Nora stared at the floor, unwilling and unable to , Nora forced herself to an and took a hard breath, "it wouldn’t be good for us if I did"

Søren seeht of the fireplace Her heart ached at the thought of hurting Søren But he wanted the truth froan and she braced herself

"Yes, Father?"

"Make your peace with Wesley this summer while you’re away from me Make your peace and do not return to me until you do"