He rubbed the back of his hand where Tiana had touched—perhaps the elevator wasn’t the only thing that made him dizzy. Cody could still hear his heart beating. It was growing louder . . . and louder. Wait. That’s not my heart . . . Suddenly a huge wave of water came crashing over the third story balcony. Cody threw his hands above his head, “Byrae!” A gust of wind came billowing through the front door and collided with the crashing water, sending it splashing against the wall. “Gai di gasme,” Cody surveyed the now completely soaked room. From the third balcony Xerx glared down at him. “Not bad, Book Keeper. That was some testimony at the trial. You just couldn’t wait to announce your secret to the world. Well, have fun rolling around in your newfound fame and bliss, because very soon everything is going to change. When that time comes we’ll see what you’re really made of. As for me, I’m not holding onto too much hope.” Xerx let a large gob of saliva drip from his mouth and drop toward Cody’s face.
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