Chapter 71
A moment later, Ciaran walked toward the exit, where Bran was waiting. He saw that Madeline, Zach, and Tadgh had been moved into the transitional zone. They could see into but could not re-enter the gate.
Tears streamed down Madeline’s face. She had an incredible sixth sense. She must know disaster was coming. Madeline, his wife, his children’s mother—she was beautiful. Ciaran wanted to rush to her and kiss her, but he knew it was best not to make Bran suspect.
“What took so long?” Bran asked.
“Didn’t you get the message? My mother was in there. She wanted me to stay for tea!”
Bran nodded. “As I suspected, she’s the Hostess, isn’t she?”
Ciaran nodded. “Can we go now?”
“I have to make sure that you got the data first. Once we are out of here, there will be no chance for us
