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The answer to her question wasn’t worth stating because Kit wouldn’t be allowed to send Pierce home, and he was the only one left she was certain she did not want to keep. “No, Mother. Not now.” “Very good. As soon as we have had our dessert, we shall make an announcement.” The queen seemed finished with her daughter with that statement, and Kit was glad when she turned to the duchess on her other side to converse. It left her in tranquility for a few moments until she glanced over at Eli again and saw how much pain he was in. Kit couldn’t look at him long because it would make her angry, or at the very least, make her want to cry. “He’s strong,” Junno whispered, causing Kit’s head to turn toward her grandmother. “I know the agony he is in. But he will make it through and be good as new in a day or two.” The servants came and removed the fish, replacing it with some sort of potato dish Kit couldn’t name but found much more appetizing. She took a few bites before she asked, “None of you