We came to Vienna to find this”-she pointed-“the desired thing. But we’re running out of time and we don’t know what it is or where to find it.”
“Now splendid. You’ve come to the right place.”
“I knew it!” Arriane crowed. She leaned back into her chair and slapped Annabelle, who was politely nibbling at a scone, on the back. “As soon as I saw you, I knew we’d be okay. You have the desideratum, don’t you?”
“No, dear.” Dee shook her head.
“Then…what?” Daniel asked.
“I am the desideratum.” She beamed. “I’ve been waiting such a long time to be called into service.

Auteur: Lauren Kate