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The knock at the door wasn’t a complete surprise, since Hayley had hoped that Levi would come by once his meeting with the elders was done. However, because Brandon was still standing up and therefore the closest person to answer that knock, he was the one who opened the door. He didn’t exactly give Levi a smile of greeting, but at least he had enough courtesy to say, “Hey, Levi. What’s up?”
“The elders need Hayley,” Levi replied.
At the sound of her name, Hayley startled slightly, then got up from the couch. Trying to ignore Lucinda’s curious stare, she said, “Me? What for?”
“We’re going to strengthen the wards, and I want you to help.”
“Okay.” Although Levi didn’t seem particularly agitated, Hayley couldn’t help but experience a flutter of worry in the pit of her stomach. She had
