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Prologue
Three Weeks From Now.
October 3rd 2019.
Abbie stood at the cemetery alone, motionlessly staring at the grave. She sent everyone else away some time ago, she wasn’t even sure how long she’d been there anymore. She just needed to be by herself. It was still hard for her to believe that this happened. She was still barely able to process it.
She knew this war would cost them. She knew people would die along the way. After all, they already had.
But not this. This was too much.
This wasn’t right. It wasn’t fair.
Jessica Quinn walked up to Abbie, placing her hand on Abbie’s shoulder.
Abbie looked at her and blinked, “Jessica!”
“Abbie,” Jessica whispered, sadly. “I’m so sorry.”
Abbie sniffed. “Thank you.”
“I tried to hurry and gather what I could about the Leviathan. Had I been faster, had I been here sooner…”
“You and Edgar been working overtime for us. You don’t need to apologize.”
“On the contrary.” Jessica moved her hand. “I wish… there was something more I could do.”
“You’re doing plenty,” Abbie said. “Thank you.”
Jessica hugged Abbie and they stayed that way for a little while. Abbie let a few tears fall and tightened her grip on Jessica’s core. Jessica rubbed Abbie’s back and they separated.
“I’ll leave you be,” Jessica said. “I’m staying in Sleepy Hollow for the time being. If you need anything… let me know.”
“Thanks again,” Abbie said.
Jessica nodded and walked away.
Abbie gazed at the gravestone. She rubbed her face, wiping away the tears. “I’m gonna finish this. I swear. I promise… this won’t be in vain.” She tucked her lips in. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry… that I couldn’t protect you.” She shook her head. “Too many have died for us. No more. We’re going to finish this. I’m going to finish this. I swear.” She touched the gravestone. “I love you…”