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Unlike Angub’s excitement, Swa looked at the
book and then at him with concern. A sense of unease
crept into her.
She grabbed his hand. “You must be careful.
Don’t ignore the danger that might come.”
Angub stroked her hand to reassure her. “Don’t
worry. From what I’ve read, there’s no warning of
danger,” he said, smiling.
He was right—based on what he had read. But
one mud-covered page had been missed.
…
Chapter 4: The Sacrifice
July, 2006
Days passed, and the awaited night arrived.
Angub and Swa stood at the mud’s edge, ready to chant
the long-studied spell. Angub focused, and Swa held his
hand tightly.
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