“I don’t know. Maybe you want to do the same to me. Was it the mirror you were after? Because I can assure you I don’t...”
He let her go and then dug in his pocket. “This? I already have it.” His voice grew harsh. “I arrived in time to save the mirror, but not her. The Polys hurt Katy, not me. Do you understand? Didn’t she tell you anything?”
Tessa rubbed her arm. There would be a bruise there later. She frowned thoughtfully at David’s use of Ellie’s other name. “She has amnesia. Why should I listen to you anyway? You still haven’t told me the truth about anything — not even your real name.”
He sighed and sat down, then motioned her to do the same. She did, though she kept the chair well away from the table. David ate a bite of pie, and sipped his coffee. “My name is Dai Ben’aryn. David
