Goosebumps prickled over my skin. I huffed, understanding what he meant. That they would toy with us. Keep us here as long as they could, drawing things out. Or they’ll physically torture us. I shivered, blocking out the thought. “We’re going through the door together.” I marched forward, stiffening my back. The others followed, mumbling behind me. “No one is to split up.” I stopped in front of the door, with the others lined up behind me. I could smell their fear in the air, mingling with the harsh chemically scent of the magic. I gritted my teeth and swung the door open. There was a hallway beyond it, simple with wooden floors. The group let out a collective sigh. I braced myself, and held out my hand. Pepper took it, and Rhett took hers, then Ansel, then the Fae, until we were all

