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The sun was high in the sky when we landed at Royal's place. The contrast from Benyst's home was so stark that we all immediately clapped our hands over our eyes.
"Damn, it's bright here," Benyst said.
"You didn't tell me we were going to a desert," Noiryn murmured.
"Oh crap, I didn't even think about it." I wiped at my streaming eyes. How could I be so stupid bringing a siren to the desert? She could dry out in minutes. "Will you be okay for a few minutes?"
"A few minutes, yes. But too much longer and I will have a problem."
"We will have a problem," I stressed. "Okay, I'll make this fast. Follow me."
I set out toward Royal's home. The team fell in line behind me with Sid bringing up the rear. We walked over the gentle rise of sand that shielded Royal's home visuall
