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breathlessly.
    “We came to save you. But now we’re not sure you want saving.”
    “Of course I did, do,” she stammered.
    I saw Sabine’s eyes widen and before I could react, her captor had a knife to my throat.
    “Don’t move or your friend will pay with her life. All of you will come with me. Now!” he demanded.
    We heard a loud screech; the man behind me yelled and then was gone. I spun around to see him dangling from the golden serpent’s jaws. The serpent shook him twice before flying off with his lifeless prize.
    “Let’s get out of here. Do you know a safe way to get back, Sabine?” Richard asked.
    “How would I know something like that?”
    “We heard you talking, Sabine.”
    “You don’t know anything. No one would believe you anyway.”
    “I don’t care about your little drama, whatever it was. But you risked everyone’s safety.”
    “Like I just said; I don’t know what you’re talking about. Can we get out of here now? Perhaps the Dark Lord will grant us passage.”
    “Cathos can you hear me?”
    “Marcella, why are you in Althar?”
    “I came to rescue a schoolmate. Can you send me back to Niranjana’s?”
    “No, but I can send you back to Mormont. From there you can do as you wish.”
    “Thank you, Cathos. Tell Cain and Damien I’m all right and that I love them both.”
    “I will. I see three of you. Gather close.”
    “What’s the matter with her?”
    “I was just speaking with a friend.” I grasped each of their hands tightly, and Cathos transferred us to my favorite place on earth; Mormont Castle.
    Elite Guard escorted us from the portal room.
    “You’ll have to see Allwain before you can go any further. I need to speak to Katrina,” I informed Richard and Sabine.
    The Guard took them one way, and I set about locating Katrina.  I knew there would be two places where she was likely to be; either the stables or the training ground.
    Katrina looked up as I approached. Her extreme scenting ability picked me up long before she could see me.
    “Marcella, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you at Nira’s?”
    “Something happened. One of my schoolmates was taken to Althar. I took a warlock with me and we got her back. Cathos couldn’t send us back to Nira’s, so I had him send us here. I sent my friends to Allwain. They’re in the lab with him now.”
    “Well, I’m glad you’re all right. What are you going to do now?”
    “I’d like to stay until tomorrow and then go back.”
    Katrina came over and gave me a hug. “Why do I get the feeling you’re not telling me everything?”
    “I don’t know everything, Katrina.” I smiled at my joke.
    “Well, call me if you need me. I’m going to be going back to America soon. You’re always welcome here or there.”
    “I do love both places. Thank you, Katrina.”
    “I love them too. Now, why don’t we go and see Allwain. I’d like to meet your friends.”
    We laced our arms around each other’s waist and walked across the compound to where Allwain had his laboratory.
    As we reached the lab, the door swung opened on its own and we heard “Katrina’s here” from a source that turned out to be a large Myna bird, and we walked inside.
    “Good morning, Allwain. How are the new arrivals?”
    “Ah, Katrina, Marcella. They seem just fine. I’ve given them the protection serum and contacted their parents.”
    “My father will be here soon,” Sabine informed us.
    “Sabine, Richard, this is Katrina, Leader of the Five.”
    “It’s an honor to meet you,” Richard said formally.
    “Yes, nice to meet you,” Sabine added.
    “Welcome to my home. You will have access to the castle, but you must stay inside its walls for now. Tomorrow you will be going back to Niranjana’s. Marcella will show you to the guest quarters, where you will find a change of clothing and I’ll see at dinner.”
    I gave Katrina a quick hug and then she left.
    “She’s amazing,” Richard said.
    “Come on, I’ll show you around.”
    “Can we