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The consuls grabbed the woman and the boy, and started manhandling them toward the door. As thecurrent was directed away from the wheel, it stopped turning. Standing, she turned to look toward one of the crypt’sfour corners. “You are now mates for life,” Tristan said.

Wigg sat back in his chair. He simply stood in place, his dark eyes locked on Tristan’s. They read sheets of the week-old paper turn and turn about and talked. Tristan raised one arm, ordering them to stop where they were.