Paradox II
Chapter One
Excerpt from "Nova" by J.C. Wilder
Their guide led them around the back of the wagon to a narrow door. Her eyes
widened at the sight of the numerous locks and chains that held it shut. The
door and the molding around it was a lighter color than the rest of the wagon,
indicating it had been recently replaced.
"Mistress Nova," Evi spoke. "Since we'll be playing again tomorrow evening maybe
it's better if I keep him with me until-"
"That won't be necessary." Nova nodded toward the locks. "If you'll open the
door, please."
His thin lips tightened and he withdrew a ring of keys from his pocket. As he
did so, two men exited the stables and headed in their direction. Nova could
feel Bran tensing with each step they took.
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