“But I will give you my honest opinion.” Gerald added. “If Leah is destined to be hurt, you journeying to the mortal realm won’t prevent it. I’m sure you don’t need me to remind you that you aren’t the strongest wolf out there.” “I won’t know anything if I don’t try.” “It’ll take you at least an hour to journey over to the portal and possibly another hour to get to Leah.” “I don’t care.” Gerald sighed in defeat. “Fine then. I can’t say more than that.” *** The moment Leah and the others stepped out of the portal, she was shocked to see a building that resembled an old tavern staring down at her. Streams of laughter and music sounded inside the old rickety building and with her currently dulled senses, she could faintly hear the sounds of glasses clinking in the background.

