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I watch as people flash or rush with haste around the room to set up for the ritual. Margery said we have to act fast with a look of concern on her face, so I know Lincoln isn’t holding up well.
When Tink came back with tears in her eyes, I thought the worse, but she said Lincoln just doesn’t have any hope left in her. Margery wanted to see for herself, and when she came back, I was thrilled that Lincoln agreed.
But that was short lived. Now is comes the hard part.
Crystal’s training room has been cleared out of all furniture and objects. Her pupils and Margery’s court, including Amelia and Florine, gather in a large circle holding hands. Tink, Sven, Mark, Reggie, Nathanial, and Acker stand by my side as we lean against the wall as support. Maddie wanted to be
