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The Guardian stood up as soon we entered the room and came around the table to greet us. The hug Margie gave her brother was a little awkward, like she wasn't sure she wanted to touch him, and I remembered Jamie had told me that they didn't get along very well.

"Cadence, this is my sister, Margie," Jamie said as she stepped forward, taking Margie's outstretched hand.

"Pleased to meet you," Margie said, and I could tell by Cadence's reaction Margie had quite a grip. I braced myself, hoping she'd be a little more gentle on me.

"You as well," Cadence managed, shaking out her hand once Margie had let go.

Margie greeted Aaron and Elliott, whom she'd obviously met before, and then it was my turn. I thought the tips of my fingers might explode, she squeezed my hand so tight. I didn't even have time to look at Brandon's face to see if he was in as much pain as I was since I was trying so hard to return the blood flow to my hand.