30
Lincoln
Peli reopens the gateway to the Primeval. This time, the round window shows a forest shrouded in deep shadows. It’s not a familiar spot, but I’m not choosey.
Whatever gets me there.
The cavern has emptied out. Even Aldred took off. All that remains is for Myla and I to leave as well.
A pool of orange light appears on the floor nearby. Seconds later, Peli materializes beside me and Myla. He stares at Nat and Baptiste.
“I didn’t want them to be hurt,” says Peli in a low voice. “It’s why I took you to my past. I thought it would help when today came.”
“It does help,” I confirm. “I now understand why you want the Contagion dead. Kill the caster, destroy the spell.”
Peli nods. “The Contagion will never choose to free the apprentices. And my family—” Peli swallows. “He’ll neve
