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Go to sleep. Kristian seemed surprised that Karl did not try to escape. Idiot, said Ilona with a mixture of affection and contempt. I could have told you that! Nothing ever can, unless you embrace God our Father

Dear God, what has she done to deserve this? A brisk knock at the door interrupted Anne's thoughts. She didn't want Kristian, she wanted Karl. After the wildness of the Crystal Ring, all he wanted was to rest in the prosaic arms of Earth. Then I will tell you how to proceed.