Chapter I
Hesrah
HESRAH EMERGED FROM the portal on the Earth’s side in broad daylight. That part of Juliana Park was secluded enough, but it was a sunny day and there were plenty of people about, although most of them clustered around the small beach.
“You cannot keep coming and going with no ounce of caution, Hesrah. People will see the portal.” Anukh grabbed her arm when she sidestepped and walked past him, trying to get to the car waiting for her.
“Hesrah,” he yelled, his stony façade cracking.
Hesrah had never in her life heart Anukh raise his voice, but other than a minute flinch, she didn’t react. She got into the car and calmly waited for him to follow.
“What does the council want and why couldn’t they wait a little longer?” she asked when he started driving.
“They have been
