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Never let it be known that you were there at the ti around your neck on at all times Trust no one Never be out in the dark alone I’m afraid for you"

"You’re afraid for me Should I be afraid of you?"

She was startled, and yet didn’t make aher cheek "Miss Adair, I swear it, there is no need whatsoever for you to be afraid of ht a sense of heat to her that seemed to stir senses and soul

She needed to be very afraid

She needed to rise, and tell hirandfather But then, she hadn’t even mentioned Jacques, and there was no need to be afraid that hein a quaint chateau, even if Jacques had acquired e tointo his eyes She didn’t know if he was still touching her or not, because it seemed as if the warmth was still with her

She couldn’t break away

He could

He rose suddenly "Excuseyou again" He pushed in his chair and walked away She saw hi people, a couple, a very tall dark ant, blond woman They were dressed casually, as tourists, the woman in jeans and a denim jacket, the man in jeans as well, his jacket leather They were an attractive, arresting pair, but then, Paris was filled with attractive people She had the feeling that their intent was to blend in with the crowd

Theyway before she realized that she still hadn’t moved

And that she still felt his touch

CHAPTER 5

There was a new freedom in sleep

And freedom in dreams Nohen she rested, she could fly

Rise above the darkness, and fly in lad of her chosen resting spot, for she felt completely secure, and therefore able to focus entirely on her task

A flash of joy filled her as she felt the presence of another Of course, they were guarded, all of them

She was careful Yet she felt elation and a whisper in the wind that surged around her as she soared through the world of darkness

Is it you? The air, the darkness, spoke to her And she replied, feeling glorious and powerful

Yes! I am back

I know I meant to be there for you Now, you ed

The world will always change

There is great danger I sense it

Yes Coin a neorld once again

I will come, of course

There are others You must beware

Ah, but I am powerful As are you!

Yes, but you ed Who fear, who command that we deny the poe can wield

They are cowards

They are strong And still, there are those of the Alliance

Then they must be killed, and quickly I aest

Ah, ed to free you We knohere to begin to create a world in which we can Hoe, revel, loveand be safe I have planned long and carefully

We will have with us those ould not cower before those weaker than we are Come to me, and I will show you what this life can be But coh still more when you find what I have done in this world!

When Tara returned to the chateau, she found Jacques at work in the library A large, ancient volume was open on his desk

He looked up when she entered