"That was close!" Lily hissed once she, Lord Wodsworth and Alexei were safe in a room in the orphanage. Alexei had taken his mask off but was still in his clown suit.
"Alexei, I advise you to hide out here until we bring Bella here. Anya told me she's being moved back to the palace. I'll get her out and bring her here."
"But-"Alexei began to protest. "-you won't be able to do it alone. Let me help."
Lily took Alexei's hand in hers. "Trust me," Lily said finally.
Alexei gave her hand a small squeeze. "I do trust you," said Alexei with sincerity.
"Then let me do this. I swear to you that you will have Bella by your side by tomorrow."
At that moment, the door burst open and Abby ran in. "Lily we all had so much-"she faltered when she laid eyes on Alexei. "Who...What's that?!"
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