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Saxon
Manny crashes through the doorway. ‘What in Nevertyre is goin’ on in here?’
I ignore him. ‘Kerina, do you know this person?’
She nods, eyes wide, her face full of anguish. ‘I thought you were dead. I thought I’d let you die.’
‘Are you sure she’s no threat to you?’ Saxon persists.
‘She’s no threat. Let her up,’ I say.
I release the girl cautiously. Kerina has had fractured memories since she came here. Who knows where this girl fits into the story? I’m not trusting her just yet.
‘Hello, Kerina.’ Lariel appears neither friendly nor hostile.
‘It’s really you,’ Kerina says. ‘I had these broken memories of you. Snippets from a time I can’t remember, but you’re alive.’
Lariel stands up and they embrace. Both tremble from the unexpected encounter. I step back to give them some
