Chapter 1944

• Amelia flipped her wrist, took out a silver needle, and approached him. Just as she was about to prick him awake, the corners of his mouth suddenly lifted, and he sat up, wrapping his right arm around her neck, drawing her very close.
• Carl whispered, "Thank you, Mrs. Jenkins."
• A wave of warm breath brushed against Amelia's ear, making her shiver. "I knew you wouldn't be so easily affected by soporific incense, but now we need to hurry out and deal with them."