CHAPTER 21
“Rhein!” I ran to him. “You’re here!” Our bodies collided as I threw my arms around his neck, and he picked me up in a tight embrace.
“Are you alright, Purple Hair?” Rhein whispered, burying his head in my hair.
“Yes, we’re alright. We’re alright.” His hands dug deep into my back as he gripped me tighter. I didn’t want to let go, either. The feel of him here, warm and strong, steadied me and filled me with hope.
“But how?” I asked stepping back and reaching my hand to Burk who took it and squeezed it. “How did you come here? And how did you know where we were?”
“The mountain transported us directly to you,” Rhein said, his eyes wide with wonder as if he himself didn’t believe the possibility of that statement. No wonder the members wanted the magic of the mountain, given ho
