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Hunter, and Daegan held hands with a beautiful young girl with flaming red hair. They were chanting in another language something that the girl had told them say. It was very different from the words Hunter had used before. These words were more like musical tones than actual words. It was a chant with different vibrations of sound. The sounds were mostly mid to low range tones. It was quite beautiful. Magic was stirring in the little cottage, so much that Chel was afraid they were sending a glowing beacon into the entire realm of Alandria. Skin was prickling as magical essence swirled around the room.
    Daegan couldn’t help staring at Kaeleigh’s face. He felt a deep prick of pain in his chest when several golden tears slid from her closed eyes. It was the only sign of life that had come from her in the last two days. It had taken him a while to find Andreinna. However, as soon as Daegan had found her and told her of Kaeleigh’s circumstance, she immediately charged her most trusted companion, Oliveaé,,with specific instructions that Daegan was not privy to.
    There was so much tension in the room, but looking at each one of them he could tell they had no doubt that Kaeleigh would return. He admired their blind faith. Something was happening to her wherever she was. And he wasn’t there to spare her from harm. It was his job to protect her—he had given her his word. His heart was softening to this strange girl and he didn’t know what to do about it. It was driving him crazy.
    Kaeleigh’s back arched up off the table and she screamed loudly. It sounded like she was in so much pain. Daegan’s eyes were wild—he didn’t know what to do, but then realized that he wanted to do something. He imagined everyone else’s eyes were doing the exact same thing. There was so much care for this one girl in this room. She was special. He had to do something. He looked to Oliveaé, willing her to understand, and maybe she did because she gave him a slight nod with an odd look in her eyes. Unwilling to break the circle in case it affected anything, he leaned in close to one of Kaeleigh’s ears. Softly yet commandingly he spoke to her. “Kaeleigh.” She slightly twitched as if hearing him. “Kaeleigh. It’s time to come home. Your friends need you.” Silently he surprised himself by adding I need you. He didn’t understand it, but he felt her energy respond to him.
    All of them watched Kaeleigh with great anticipation as a magical multicolored cord of energy erupted from Kaeleigh’s core then frayed at the ends, each color stretching out toward each individual in the room connecting her to them. They were all taken aback at seeing the effects of what was happening. A strong breeze began to blow through the small room, stirring among them all but not disrupting anything within the cottage. Kaeleigh let out one more scream then dropped back to the table. She was still, but not lifeless like before. Shimmering all about her, magic began to encapsulate her, stripping her of her outward appearance. Changing her. Restoring her. Releasing her from the glamour she had lived with, believed in, for most of her life. She was free.
    Gasps came from everyone as the magic settled and they were released from the spell and their hold of each other. She had not awakened yet, but there was life in her and everyone seemed to relax a little—except Daegan. He had stepped back on an intake of breath with surprise and confusion. Oliveaé looked at Hunter and gave a partial bow, inclining her head, and gave Daegan a smirky smile then said, “My time is done here. She will be restored.” Daegan nodded in return a silent thank you. The rest thanked her as well and then she was gone, just suddenly gone.

 
     
    CHAPTER SEVEN
     
    Exhile
    The Realm of the Unforgiven Dead
     
    Eva was sucked back into the dark cave so forcefully she was thrown to the other side from where she had started. The connection had snapped much quicker than she had