ponal said , not wanting to get left out of the conversation . '' ani , have you finished packing ? '' he asked , clearly trying to irritate ani by making him unable to talk exclusively to marie . '' no , but i 've finished planning what to bring . '' ani answered , slightly irritated over ponal ruining his opportunity to flirt with marie

rachel also heads home , so she can relieve tariq later on , even though he 's pledged to stay up the whole time . smita promised her mother she 'd be home by one . mykal has a schedule of a few friends who are sleeping now but who will come in the middle of the night , bearing glow sticks and caffeine . it 's also the end of mr. nichol 's shift

the wizards walked with haste to the river and summoned moog . '' we will conceal ourselves in the undergrowth along the river , one of us on each side of the road , '' said sluv . he glanced at moog . '' as long as you are in the water gwaum can not sense you . '' '' i must stay in the water to work my magic , '' said moog

nicholas silently cursed himself for not telling the driver to continue around the block a few more times , until he was good and ready to relinquish this moment in sai 's arms . there was no time to prepare her as they were greeted at the door by the nurse . nicholas managed a weak smile when two-year-old duncan came tumbling toward him . '' how was your night , my lord ? '' the nurse inquired as duncan continued to make his way to
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