It was obvious as soon as the Counsel began arriving that everyone was on edge about something. They stood in the living room, not even bothering to sit, drinking cocktails and eating finger food, their conversation a buzz of topics Ayn mostly didn’t understand until Professor Chirwnoff said, “That’s right, the mine’s been closed now…
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“You sound like Nev,” she teased, and added when he shook his head, “Mearzt’s brother. He’s always going on about conspiracy theories.” She thought about her time with him before the dinner earlier. “He says Father Gheraeld is up to something.” “Ayn,” her dad turned to her and took her hands. “Do you think I…
