READER SHOUT OUT: Thank you SO much Bad_Vibes for the Magic Castle. I happened to be online this morning when it came through and I got all weepy. You're so sweet. I hope you enjoy this. Thank you for being a part of this book!
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ELRETH
"But—" Elreth began as her mother nodded, but her face crumpled.
Gahrye turned to Elreth. "I'm sorry, El, but they shouldn't have to hear this with an audience. I'll fill them in, then let them tell you everything when they're ready. What you need to know is that between us, we can close the traverses."
"But I thought it was the Protectors that would do this? I thought that was the whole point?"
"It is, but… just, please, trust me. Your mother has a role to play and if anyone should hear that first it should be her. I'll talk to you when we're done and we'll arrange how you'd like the Protectors and their families to come through. Then I'll go back and make it happen."
