Chapter 250: Volunteer

I spun on Thalion, a horrible understanding growing inside me. "I don't have to go with you, do I?"

He met my eyes, his own anger apparent, though he managed a smile. "The Gatekeeper is correct. I haven't told you the full rule." He sighed then, shoulders falling a little. I almost felt sorry for him until Shaylee's mind slapped mine. More Sidhe tricks. "Someone must cross over it is true," Thalion said. "But it need not be you."

Of all the lying, manipulative, arrogant... my brain sputtered in fury. "How dare you?"

Thalion's gaze met mine again, emerald eyes full of tears. "To bring you home," he said. "But yes, though one does need to cross, it simply must be one who chooses to come to the Sidhe realm, in possession of Sidhe magic. Their mortal spirit combined with the very power attempting to enter your world will reseal the Gate."

"And you have a volunteer," Fergus said, the surge of strength from Thalion's attack fading quickly from the quieting of his voice. Even Galleytrot b