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Having heard the carriage creek to a halt, she made to exit it, veil and hood disguising her face, when she felt a hand slip into hers. He watched, amused, as she wiped the saliva from her lips. If he hadn't been so funny to watch, it might've been sensuous.
Awaking from his trance and checking that it was alright to go, Nick slipped his hand into his sisters and led her out, taking Kristi's hand with his free one. He noted Sirius looking at her threateningly and pulled her away from him, throwing a scowl at the ragged man. |