5
After Doctor Harris had examined the guards and determined their injuries to be minor, she escorted Annie Cooper to the area designated by the council. She heard Phylicia behind her, mumbling complaints about Murdock under her breath.
“Well, it appears the prodigal returns!” Ben Palmer said once they reached the area.
Doctor Harris indicated where Annie should sit.
“Well, my dear,” Phylicia started once she’d gotten control of her emotions. “You were certainly gone for a while. Where did you go?”
“I have no idea,” Annie answered honestly. She saw Phylicia turn quickly toward her and glare.
“You were gone for three days and you have no idea where you went?” Phylicia asked. “Very well, since you don’t know where you went, tell us who you saw.”
“I have no idea what has happened to me
