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Chapter 97 - Accept the oath

Eleanor's POV

"How can we be sure this oath of yours actually works?" Roxy demanded, her arms crossed tightly over her chest.

In a flash, Dr. Chloe's hand darted out and plucked a single hair from Roxy's head. Roxy yelped in protest.

"A simple demonstration," Dr. Chloe said calmly. "I am going to tell you a secret after I swear this oath. You will then try to tell the others." She chanted the same soft, unfamiliar words, the air humming with energy. "Do you accept the oath for this demonstration?"

"Fine, whatever. I accept," Roxy said, rolling her eyes.

Dr. Chloe leaned in and whispered something into Roxy's ear. Roxy's eyes flew wide open, her jaw going slack with clear surprise. Dr. Chloe stepped back. "You may tell the others now."

Roxy immediately turned to us, her expression still stunned. "She told me that she—" The words caught in her throat. A violent, wracking cough seized her, bending her double. Mira rushed to pat her back as Roxy gasped for air.

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