“How what works?” She stared at him, unmoving. “And where do you mean to take me? Are we going into Tulan now?” Alizeh saw only the back of his head when he said, “Yes.” “Really?” She hurried after him. “And you’re no longer worried I’ll run away?” “No.” “Wait – Why not?” Alizeh stopped in place. “You should be a little worried, at the very least.” “I’m afraid that’s not possible,” he said, finally turning around to face her. “For I’ve recently
