Clare grabbed Ellis, startling him, and used his shoulder as leverage to hoist herself up next to Libris. She lifted his hand and pressed it together with hers over the base of his throat; when she removed hers, he was holding a small, curved object to his skin. He glanced at her, but after an encouraging nod he spoke again.
I got confused about which 'he' was who during this.
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I got confused about which 'he' was who during this.