Unwanted Bride
The heavy oak doors were tightly closed, the thick velvet curtains drawing the room into a deep, artificial twilight that smelled of old paper and leather.
A soft, distinct click echoed through the darkness near the back wall.
The hidden architectural panel located behind the historical philosophy bookshelves slid open smoothly, and Celeste stepped into the room. She was wearing a sleek, black tactical jumpsuit, her long dark hair pulled back into a tight, professional braid. In her right hand, she held a compact silenced pistol; in her left, she gripped the encrypted black keycard Alistair had given her under the bridge.
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