Celestine's POV A dream, that's what this is. One I don't ever want to wake up from. "You're kidding right?" I ask in shock, turning around to face Lorenzo. Lorenzo steps up beside me. "I'm not." I lean closer, examining the book, and afraid to breathe for fear of waking up. "Th... This is the first edition," I stutter. Facing Lorenzo, the light from the table cast a soft glow on him, making him appear serene. "Is this real?" I whisper. "Of course not. I have so much time on my hand that I had a fake first edition manufactured and smuggled in here." A teary laugh escapes me. "I don't know. That seems like something you would do just to fuck with me." Adrenaline pumps through my vein like nicotine, racing my heartbeat. The book seems real enough. Hardcover. Gilt page fore-edges. The pages are clean and bright, at least from what I can see. This book, if real, is worth more than a hundred thousand dollars. I feel, rather than see, Lorenzo rolling his eyes. "Why don't you open it t
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