I lowered my sword. “Sorry. You came all the way here from the Island of Lost Souls to find me?”
“No, of course not. I’ve never been on that island.”
“Then how did I see you and the others when I was there?” I asked.
“You were brought to us,” Tyrval said.
“I’m confused.”
“Clearly,” Tyrval smirked.
“Funny,” I replied. “But I’m serious.”
“The Assembly does not reside on the Island of Lost Souls. While you were there, you were brought magically to our domain.”
“Where you then severed my bond with Sion,” I snapped.
“Yes. Despite our combined knowledge, it is possible that we can make mistakes. We realized that we erred when the Path restored your bond. On behalf of the Assembly, I apologize to you. We were wrong in our judgment.”
I wasn’t sure if she was lying. She seemed genuine, an
