“You say that as if it isn't part of it,” Teanna observed.
“It isn't,” Acha revealed.
“So that's why they could survive the power of the Severaine. So if it's not of our world, then where exactly are we?” Fey pondered, glancing to Rob who looked less surprised by this revelation than he would have expected.
“Truthfully, I doubt you would believe me.” The look she received from him challenged her to answer. “Besides,” she continued, “I'm bound to secrecy.”
“What now?” Fey questioned, adjusting Teanna's weight upon his back.
“First you find a medic to bind her ankle properly, then regroup at my home. One way or another we're sealed here. Collateral just became the safest place we could be.”
“Then why didn't you bring me here first?” Teanna asked sceptically.
“Because we had feared he
