[Q]: but michael had seemed insistent on getting it back , and when ada 's investigations had failed , he felt this was his next best chance . iron bands constricted around joan 's chest as she thought about the task that lay before her . ada would be watching her every move , her every glance , and would report back to cecily and michael if one action went awry . joan would have to pretend that she was over hugh , that she was fully back in love with...

[A]: michael

[Q]: then he sighed and added , '' he told me there was more , but i do n't think i can handle anything else about my family right now . all i want to know is who the third person is . '' isdemus said , '' the third possible candidate as the child of the prophecy is your twin brother . '' peter just stared at him , not comprehending . his lips repeated without his brain 's engagement , '' my -- '' '' fraternal twin , yes , '' said...

[A]: isdemus

[Q]: '' we are those confined to the depths , '' the thirsty voice answered . '' what kind of help do you -- '' '' the chain ! '' a chorus of other ghastly voices repeated the request . '' the chain , the chain , the chain , the chain . '' seth cleared his throat . '' you want me to lower the...

[A]: chain

[Q]: i stared at isaac ; i was n't exactly sure what he was talking about . jack told him i was aberrant , why would n't i keep it a secret ? it was n't just jack 's . '' it is delilah 's secret also . '' isaac finally turned away from me , his eyes now surveying jack once again . '' yes , being aberrant is delilah 's secret as well , but what about you...

[A]:
jack