The encouragement from her mother meant more than Ru could say, so she only nodded, staring into eyes so very much like her own. However, thinking of the portals reminded her that her mom might still be in danger. “The Reapers might be headed this way,” she said, suddenly realizing they’d been talking for quite some time. “They could be following us. We thought you’d be safe because we were going to take you with us, but you’re really not going, are you?”
Slowly, Maggie shook her head. “No, darling. I’ll never go back there. And I’m not scared of the Reapers. They mean me no harm.”
“Are you sure?” Ru asked, shocked. “Reapers kill Keepers. That’s what they do. Amongst other things.”
“I’m certain they will not harm me, dear.”
“But what if there are demons with them? You never know what e
