Chapter 52

“Aurora’s quite right.” Voltaire nodded. “We’ve already had one escapade that nearly ended badly, we daren’t risk another so quickly. I suggest that for the rest of today we ensure we’re the most agreeable guests the Atlanteans could possibly wish for. Tomorrow is a new day, and we’ll meet after breakfast to decide what we’re going to do and a timeframe in which to do it. Agreed?”

There was a hubbub of agreement and people filed slowly out of Aurora’s quarters, leaving George who returned to the bathroom to keep Tsillah company, and Voltaire.

“I should leave.” Tsillah appeared in the bathroom doorway. She glanced at George and smiled at him. “Thank you. George.”

That Tsillah didn’t use George’s surname instantly struck Aurora, as did the way the couple looked at one another before Tsillah hurried across the room and left.

“I’ll leave too.” George followed her out.