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Printable Version Chapter 8 The Job Description Lorelei gives Cecelia a tour Lorelei shook Cecelia awake, “Mona, Your training begins today.” “Where have you been? I haven’t seen you in days, over a week.” “I’ve been scouting. I’ve needed to look and prepare. You’re to be trained today. It’s a special honor. It was my honor, but I’m used up … Read more
Printable Version Chapter 7 Getting Ready The Love Letter Jordi mailed Cecelia a hand written letter on fine parchment: My Dearest Cecelia, Our first meeting was resplendent like an early morning moon rise in the spring. I am so happy to be betrothed to you, and desire to tell you of how our first meeting has deeply affected … Read more
Printable Version Chapter 6 The Meeting and First Parting Jordi perched on the edge of the chair like a bird trying to steady itself on a branch blown by the wind. He was trying to appear relaxed, but he also wanted to be ready to spring up and greet Cecelia properly. He tried focusing on the mosaic floor, the end of … Read more
Chapter 4, Who’s Who and Why Printable Version Chapter 5 How Not to Run Away She runs the first time Boldness and overconfidence were Cecelia’s downfall. Cecelia had been planning for all these years, trying to memorize the streets as she was driven to this place or that. She memorized the routes to school, the mall, the mosque. Now that she … Read more