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"Nora, we've already talked about this..."

"I'm scared! This seems like a miracle! Oh, Aldo, what if it's a trap to capture us because we're supernatural beings?"

They exchanged glances, communicating only in their minds while the children, unaccustomed to such long journeys, slept soundly.

"The Duke is an honorable man. Believe me, I made sure of that before taking this step," he assured her, convinced. The impression Elliot had left on his mind was strong and vivid.

"You were calling