His Unwanted Wife Returned as a Boss
"I’m auditing a Copyright Infringement. You two aren't supposed to be here. You’re 'fictional assets' in a 'real' space. That creates a Reality Deficit. And the only way to balance the books is for the Reader to take your place in the Archive."
The horror of the statement hit the room like a physical blow. To keep Julian and Clara in the real world, You would have to be pulled back into the story. You would become the "Character." You would be the one trapped in the London Library, the one hunted by the Auditor, while they lived your life.
"No," Julian said, stepping between Vivienne and you. "That wasn't the deal."
"It’s the only deal that clears the debt, Julian," Vivienne countered. "A li