CHAPTER TWELVE
Terrified by the possible consequences of her action, Callie closed her eyes. ‘Please,’ she whimpered. ‘Please save them! Please bring them back …’
‘What are you mumbling about, Callie?’
Hearing her sister’s voice, Callie’s eyes flew open. El was slumped on the ground, blinking up at her. With a cry of relief, Callie sank down next to her sister and pulled her into a tight hug.
Beside El, Stephen stirred, and suddenly jerked upright. With a loud cry he lashed out, striking the air.
El groaned. ‘My head,’ she muttered, and then more loudly: ‘Oh God, I’ve killed someone!’
Callie felt almost dizzy with relief. ‘Welcome home,’ she said softly, letting go of El to snatch hold of Stephen’s hands, which were still flailing about. He blinked and looked at her and then around t
