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They both watched as the ic wrapped around their clutched hands, and then around theun, it was over

Peri stepped back and ht hand As if on cue, the other woed froht hied it to chase The eight other females stood beside Peri and stared at hi?" He snapped at them

"No, Thurlok," Peri crooned "Play nice The she-wolves and healers won’t hurt you"

Solanced over at Elle as staring at her

"What?" Peri asked, shaking her head, her voice rising in exasperation "I can’t guarantee what you will do You pink haired fairies are always unpredictable"

Jen started to speak, but stopped when Sally stepped around Peri, directly in front of the troll

Peri laid a hand on Sally’s shoulder stopping her fro She leaned forward and whispered into her ear

"I know you are ready to get to your male, but it is never wise to offend the one who holds the cards"

Sally’s shoulders stiffened, but she gave a curt nod to let Peri know she understood

Peri e as she looked at Thurlok "We’ve ain troll Open the veil"

Thurlok spoke in an unusual language as he drew symbols in the air His eyes closed as his voice rose and the air around him swirled

Sally and the others stood transfixed as they watched the veil to the In-Between appear Suddenly where a bridge and trees had been there was a cavernous opening with stairs disappearing into the darkness beyond it

"The veil will reer flashed in Peri’s eyes as she realized she hadto be enough tiht