Narrative misdirection example

Scene from Never Gone, chapter 12 

Aunt Cecily motions for me to join her near the quire, where a group of mostly old folks have gathered for a cathedral tour. Oh, right, I’m supposed to be doing research for that stupid history presentation. I pack up my sketching supplies and head up the main aisle.

By the time I reach my aunt, Adèle has already started her spiel about the cathedral’s history. I expect Janie to be weaving through Cecily’s legs and swinging back and forth from her purse s...