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Chapter 39: Revealed

We all sat in the vast living room waiting for Mayor Everette and Elaine to join us. The way Auden paced up and down by the large windows, I knew that Uncle Malkiel had already briefed him. After leaving Pa’s room, I went to get Vaughn and told him everything that happened. 

We sat next to each other and I could feel the tension in the room. Damien walked in and went to sit next to Pa while Gideon walked to where Auden was. His face was masked with anger and his fists were clenched, ready for battle. Auden put an arm on his shoulder and mouthed, “You need to be calm, for now.” 

Gideon nodded and then after a short while Mayor Everette and Elaine joined us. 

“Let us all sit down. I have some news to share,” Uncle Malkiel said.