by Rye Brewer
We entered the room—Allonic had to duck to make it through the doorway—and immediately, Raze and Anissa asked, “Who is this?” in almost perfect unison.
“He’s here to help. I called him.” I didn’t dare explain who he was or what our relationship to him was.
My instincts told me it would be a terrible idea to work her up—and Raze would need roughly an hour’s worth of backstory to explain the entire thing. I didn’t have that sort of time.
“I can throw a portal for you—but I can only take you and Sara,” Allonic said.
“Wait. What?” Raze’s eyes went narrow. “You’re just going to go through a portal with this guy? You don’t know what’ll happen on the other side. And I’m not allowed to go with you? When I know everything that’s been happening so far? I’m just supposed to forget everything and move on?”
“Yes. Please.” I went to him, taking one of his hands. “Please. You have to keep all of this to yourself.”
“What about you? What happens to you now?”
“I’ll be safe, and so will Sara. That’s what’s most important right now, isn’t it? Keeping her safe?”
“She’s not the only one I care about, and you know it.”
“Yes. I know.” I squeezed his hand. “I appreciate that, and I appreciate everything you’ve done. You’re my truest friend. I won’t forget that.”
He cleared his throat, almost like he was embarrassed. “And you know I would never tell anybody what’s happening with Sara. You don’t have to worry about it.”
“Thank you,” I whispered. I trusted him, which wasn’t something I could say for just anybody.
“We need to go,” Allonic said, still standing behind me.
“All right.” I gave Raze’s hand one more squeeze before going to Sara. She looked nervous.
“Are you sure this is okay?” she whispered.
“Sure. It’ll be fine, and it’s for the best. You won’t have to worry about anybody finding you.” I tucked a loose strand of her long, dark hair behind her ear. “It’ll be okay.”
She nodded firmly.
I turned to Allonic, who handed me his cloak.
“Here. Wrap this around the two of you.”
He didn’t have to tell me twice. I knew how important it was to follow his instructions when it came to going through a shade portal.
I wrapped the cloak around us and held it tightly closed. Sara’s breath was coming in hard, short gasps. “Relax,” I whispered. “It’ll be over in a few seconds.”
“All right,” Allonic said. “It’s ready.”
He pointed, and we stepped through.
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