Chapter 73Luke holds me tight against him whilst the nausea grips me. I focus on my breathing, waiting for it to pass.“You can't be here. Leave now, or I’m calling the police,” a startled female voice chastises.“We are supposed to be here, we are your friends, we came to help you,” Mr Collins’ smooth voice floats into my ears, his words laced with compulsion. “Don't tell anyone though or you will lose your job, we will go soon but we will return later and you'll let us back in,” “Of course, I’ll wait for your return,” the female responds, her tone now relaxed. I take another deep breath and then blink my eyes open when I smell the familiar scent of books. Axel grips a bookshelf, fighting to stay on his feet and Mason supports a pale-looking Theo. The female library attendendent smiles at us with familiarity. She looks to be in her late forties and holds a stack of books. “Are we ready?” Mr Collins asks. Axel shakes his head and I stumble out of Luke’s arms and go to Axel, rubbin
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