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Max repositioned himself on the ground and wondered, not for the first time, if they were doing the right thing by going back into the Black Order’s fortress. He slid the satchel closer to his side and watched Basil pace back and forth. “It’ll be dark soon. We’ll find Tommy and Birdie,” he said, trying to sound convincing, but even he didn’t believe the words coming out of his mouth.
Basil stopped pacing and leaned against a tree. He stared out at the barren land surrounding the Black Order. “I have no doubt we’ll find them, but whether Birdie will be alive or not is the question. Sepitus tried to rip my stone out, I can’t imagine what he’ll do to her.” He crossed his arms and sighed. “She’s always been good with the magic. I don’t understand how she got caught or how Sepitus is able
