Shadow of the War Machine by Bailey Kristin

Author:Bailey, Kristin [Bailey, Kristin]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Published: 2015-02-02T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

WE FOLLOWED THE MAN OUTSIDE, where he walked a little way down the street to a less busy corner. A carriage waited nearby. I had never met this particular Amusementist before, and while he had the correct passwords to prove he was part of the Order, I was still wary.

“This is for you.” He reached into his jacket and produced a crisply folded letter. I took it and inspected the wax seal.

It was Oliver’s mark pressed into the wax.

I broke the seal with haste and read.

Dear Meg,

I would ask what you were thinking, traveling to Paris with no one but Will, but I know what you were thinking, and I can’t find it in myself to blame you. I am, however, running out of pigeons to send to Gabrielle, so I’ll be brief. I am in no mood to lose my best student in my first year as headmaster, not to scandal, not to murder, and not to formality. You must return for the oath.

I know you feel we don’t have time, but should our trail grow cold, I am certain we’ll find it again. Your grandfather would not want you to destroy your life for this.

I expect to see you on the thirty-first. As for your reputation, I have explained the situation to Gustave. He’s a trusted friend, and his new wife can act as your chaperone while you’re in Paris. Take care.

I’ll see you in London,

Oliver

P.S. Will, keep her safe.

P.P.S. Try not to drive poor Gustave into the madhouse.

P.P.P.S. The next time you ask John Frank for a favor, do tell him to leave the Amusements alone.

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