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Chapter 11: Escape
The four teens’ jaws dropped when they heard it. They found it weird but they understood the language.
“She’s a witch and a priestess,” Elise whispered in American English.
“What?” Diana said in a low voice. “How did you know that?”
Elise shook her head. “I don’t know. I seem to read or hear her thoughts,” Elise whispered again to her friend.
Diana was more confused while looking at Elise with disbelief.
“Where exactly are we?” Eric asked. He wanted to confirm what he knew. “Is it really in Ancient Egypt?”
“What the hell are we doing here? Just how did it happen?” Kent asked and glanced at Elise. His brows were furrowed.
“I don’t know!” Elise said, shaking her head once again. “And she’s asking the same thing in her mind!” she added, referring to the priestess, gesturing her way.
“Who a
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