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Secret Keepers
Sophia
Chapter Two: Down the Ladder
Sandry was almost to the top of the stairs when she heard Briar call out behind her.
"Sandry, wait!"
She stopped and turned. When Briar had caught up to her, Sandry moved away from the steps leading downstairs. She walked to the back wall near the ladder they'd just descended.
"What is it Briar?"
"Sandry, we've got to talk."
"No we don't. There is nothing for us to talk about." She thrust her chin out stubbornly, and tried to look like the noble she was.
"Sandrilene fa Toren, don't start with me," Briar growled threateningly, "I'm better at it, so just don't start."
Startled, Sandry took a step back. She'd never heard him use that tone of voice. Suddenly the faint sound of a door closing came up the stairs. Trisana Chandler stomped up to the attic. She stopped short at the sight of Sandry cowering from Briar. An odd picture indeed.
"What are you two doing?" Tris spat out obviously upset. Judging from the small sparks hovering in her hair, Tris was extremely angry.
"We're having a conversation." Briar said, at the same time Sandry asked,
"Tris, what's the matter?"
With narrowed eyes, Tris stared at the image that they were making. Sandry pressed against the wall, Briar scowling in Tris's direction. Suddenly it was as if a cloud had lifted, and Tris understood what had been going on. Smiling she replied,
"Conversation, huh? Well, you two go ahead and finish up your little conversation and I'll leave." And with that she climbed the ladder onto the roof.
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