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TRIALS ON Q’ESTIRIA
The darkness that had enveloped Jessica had only lasted a split-second. She unceremoniously landed on a hard floor, the light very diffuse. There were large boxes and barrels with runes drawn on them, but she had no idea what the runes said. Also around the floor were books, all kinds of books.
Lucky for me that I had a husband who talked to me, Jessica thought. I know where I am, and I’m not a happy camper. I’m going to pay you back for this, you—
Jessica’s thought was interrupted by very bright sunlight.
“Stop doing that!” Jessica yelled.
“Sorry, Jess, but it’s important that you accompany us to the council chambers,” Socrates was saying.
“Jess, calm down,” Suzanne soothed.
“You knew I didn’t want to go, wherever we are, but you decided to kidnap me anyway,
