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Kerina
The secret knock echoes off the door at Raider’s house. He stands quickly to open it.
‘Lariel!’ I run toward my friend and hug her fiercely. ‘Are you okay?’
‘Ryen made sure I was safe, just like he said he would.’
Ryen stands in the doorway. ‘Thought we better get her out. My cover will be blown after tonight anyway.’
‘Then you better get in here so we can make plans,’ Lace yells from the table.
Ryen and Lariel squeeze into the room along with the others.
‘Any whispers about the Governess?’ asks Raider.
Ryen shakes his head. ‘She must be using only those she trusts.’
‘That’s good,’ says Lace. ‘Means she won’t have big numbers on her side.’
‘No, but she’ll have the force of weapons and the advantage of a surprise attack.’
Elgee pushes his chair back. ‘I’ll kill her mys
