River raised her face to the bright sun as Torak carried her out of the South House and down the steps into the gardens. She looked around cautiously as he moved further into the gardens.
“Do you think it is safe to be out here?” River asked nervously.
“Yes, little one. A force field had been in place ever since you were shot. No one enters or leaves the House of Kassis without us knowing about it. To enter, I, one of my brothers, or my father must give permission or whoever enters will be incapacitated until given an antidote.” Torak explained in a calm voice.
“How is that possible?” River asked astonished. She had only heard of stuff like that on the Sci-Fi Channel at home.
“Everyone entering must give a blood sample and be approved. A thorough search is done on anyone entering.” Tor
