Christina?” I said, staring at her in shock. “Christina Madison?”
“Hi, brat,” said Christina, waving at me. “Long time, no see. And thanks for stating the obvious, by the way, even though my name isn’t really Christina, but you can keep calling me that if you want.”
“Christina?” said Scourge, who still hung from the mainmast. “What … what are you doing here? Did the Superior send you to help me?”
Christina’s grin became even more chilling. “Oh, no. The Superior doesn’t even know I’m here, though he will soon enough, I think, once he finds my resignation letter.”
“Your resignation letter …?” Scourge said. “What are you even talking about?”
“Oh, didn’t you hear?” said Christina. Her grin was almost wolfish now. “As of tonight, I’m officially a traitor to Icon. Bye.”
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