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The next thing I know, I stand in a darkened graveyard. The ground is covered with tombstones and fog. Shock and anger pulse through every nerve ending in my body. I did not say it was okay to take me here.
Alden stands a few feet away, his complexion pale with worry. “Sorry about that transfer spell. We couldn’t waste any more time.”
“Waste time?” My voice drips with anger. “You kidnapped me, Alden.”
His voice quivers with regret. “I’m so sorry. I just needed to get us started.”
Every inch of this guy looks miserable. My heart softens a little. It’s not okay to go around kidnapping people. Although with so much on the line, I suppose that anyone can lose it. And all Alden’s really wanted to do is start the quest.
I scan the rolling countryside. “Why did you bring me here? Is this
