The One
River’s confidence is fading fast, and Brook looks equally concerned.
“What’s going on?” I ask, my heart sinking. “What’s supposed to happen?”
Permiton, who has been standing off to the side, observing in his usual quiet manner, steps forward. His gaze shifts, as though he’s seeing something the rest of us can’t, and a grimace crosses his face.
“You’ve been denied entry to Oceana,” he says quietly, his voice heavy with certainty. “Permanently.”
River whirls around to face him, his eyes wide with disbelief. “What? That’s impossible!”
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