"And then what, Marian? I'll never see you again!" His face was so full of grief it was almost unbearable. He felt as though someone had just ripped his heart from his chest at the though.... He was losing her again. He would be alone. A life worse than death...

"You're time is up," came the voice of the guard standing at the door. "C'm on, now."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian kissed max. 'But this way, we know the other will be safe and alive. I love you more then life itself." She told him as she stepped back.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He held the kiss for as long as he could before the guard's pulled him away. "I'll always love you," he promised her.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

"Until the end of time." Marian promised as she watched Max being led away bofore the king approched her.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

The king took her arm, gently yet possesively. "You may as well make yourself at home, now," he told her.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian bit her lip, a feeling of dread came over here. "Can I be sure he left he grounds."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

"I assure you, my men are leading him out the gate as we speak." There was a touch of annoyance in his tone. "Do you not trust my word?"

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

"I would if I were allowed to see him leave and be free."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He scowled slightly. "You're going to have to take my word, my lady. Just forget about him. Remember, Maxelle Greenwood is your past." He looped an arm around her waist. "This is your future."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

marian cringed as she helt the mans hand on her waist. "Then how can I tell if you didn't keep you word, you majesty."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

His frown deepened. "Defiant little thing, aren't you?" He sighed through his persed lips. "You'll have to take my word for it, Marian. You're Maxelle will be released. In fact, he's probably already out of the city by now."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian's eyes fell. "I hop your truthful." she said and gave into the king.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

"Of course, dear," he assured her, smiling. "Now... If you wish to explore the castle grounds, you are free to. After all, this is your home now."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~