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Sneak peek #2 for Chapter 6 of The Eternal Day

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“Even if that’s true,” Barbara said slowly, “you’re in no condition to go after her right now, Douxie.”

“I’m fine, Barbara. Honest, look—” Douxie only made it onto his elbows before he was falling back again, Barbara and Zoe supporting him. A breath of frustration. “Fuzzbuckets! I just…I just need more time.”

“We’re fresh out of that,” Walter said. “When it comes down to it, we need to do what we must to save this world.”

Barbara frowned. “Walt…”

“It’s the facts,” Nomura said. “Even if…” She paused, looking down. “Even if it has the face of a friend, a threat is a threat. And we have to deal with it.”

“It won’t come to that,” Douxie said. “I’ll make sure of it. I’m coming with you.” In a sudden burst of strength he managed into a sitting position, Zoe keeping him steady. Douxie immediately saw double and the room was spinning but he couldn’t have cared less. He reached out and gripped the shard of heartstone, closing his eyes with a shaking breath. “I’ll be fine. I can’t leave her. We can’t just leave her.”

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