Christopher Robinson
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They made their way inside the building through a ventilation shaft disguised as a tree. Moving carefully and quietly, they could avoid being seen by any of the security teams or lab techs. “We just need to get down another two levels. There won’t be much traffic after that,” Alice whispered as they entered a stairwell. Ashleigh stayed close, mirroring Alice’s movements around the cameras. When they reached the floor Alice had mentioned, she took Ashleigh down another hall and stopped. “Around…
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“Where are we going?” Ashleigh demanded. They had driven more than an hour outside of Summer territory and then abandoned the car along the trees, just off a dirt road. Then they hiked another mile through the forest. “We’re almost there,” Alice replied. “Where is there?” Ashleigh asked. She looked around but saw no structures, camps, or settlements. Everywhere she looked was just more forest. ‘This is a trap.’ ‘She wants to kill you.’ Ashleigh closed her eyes and clenched her…
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“What the hell are you doing here?” Ashleigh demanded. “Aren’t you going to invite me in for a cup of tea?” Alice smiled. Ashleigh did not reply. “Kidding,” Alice sighed. “I doubt I will ever enjoy tea.” “Who let you in here?” Ashleigh demanded. ‘Intruder.’ “In here, like the building or the more general sense of the entire territory?” Alice asked, still smiling. ‘She mocks you.’ Ashleigh growled. “I have my ways,” Alice replied, her smile faltering just a…
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It was a lot of information to process, and every bit of it, Caleb needed to know. Ashleigh and Clara agreed that it would be best to take a few days to let Ashleigh absorb all she had learned while she tried to find a chance to speak with Caleb about it. She wanted to allow him the chance to read his father’s journal before moving forward. Clara stayed a little longer, reviewing a few more minor details and sharing some light gossip about her progress with Nessa. Ashleigh was glad to hear they were…
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“Wait, she attacked him?” Ashleigh said. She picked up the journal, turning back the pages to when Irina was mentioned. “I didn’t see that. He said she was upset and wanted to leave the cave but not that he attacked her.” Clara smiled and took the journal from Ashleigh, turning the pages forward. “That’s because you didn’t read far enough.” Clara handed the book back, pointing to a particular page. Ashleigh took the book and read the entry. [ September 22, 19XX I knew it was a risk…
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Ashleigh stared with eyes wide. She read the sentence again and again. What did this mean? The only thing that she could think of, the only meaning that would be proven through scientific testing, with factual results to question and ponder… It wasn’t possible. Ashleigh set the journal down on the table. She stood, keeping her eyes on it as though it would move or attack her at any moment. She swallowed and then moved away from the couch, pacing the room back and forth. “It’s not…
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Caleb and Ashleigh stayed only one day. Just long enough to ensure the repair team arrived at the communications tower and to work with Saul on arranging a new defense unit around the building. On their return to Summer, Caleb was immediately pulled into meetings. He reached out to Jonas and Sofia about arrangements for the other towers. The last thing they needed was to lose communications with their allies. At this point, reports of attacks in the eastern lands were coming in. Crazed rogue and fae…
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Both Bell and Ren were in good health, despite the reason for their presence in the hospital. Peter reassured Galen that though the severing of the bond to Roman had been a shock to her system, Bell was perfectly healthy. And though Ren had arrived a little early, he was far enough along that there were no issues to be concerned about. It was a terrible night filled with dread, but by the morning’s light, Galen’s family was restored and well. One by one their friends and family came into the room to…
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An emergency delivery had to be performed, but first, they would need to stabilize Bell. The report from the doctor was that Bell had struggled to breathe on her own when she first arrived. She was screaming and clutching at her stomach. They were forced to sedate her to examine her properly. The nurse who came to report to him gave him a sad look. She told him that she didn’t know Bell well but admired and respected her greatly. She promised Galen that the hospital staff would ensure she received the…
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Bell was struggling. Seeing Roman standing only inches away from her had sent her mind into a panic. She had been floating in the space between consciousness for what seemed like a very long time. She opened her eyes and saw Ashleigh standing not far from her. “Ashleigh?” she had called out, her voice sounding far away to her own ears. Bell felt rather than saw Ashleigh come and hold her close. She felt her warmth and protection. Maybe now she would be able to break through the darkness that was…
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