Book Eight: Chapter 104

“Maybe start with why she’s so angry?”

“That’s Avalon,” whispered Cecilia from behind. “The island she and her sisters were sworn to protect.”

“Aye.” Sulyvahn crossed his arms, looking suddenly thoughtful. “It’s been lost fer centuries in yer time. It happened a century or so after Merlin closed the veil on magic.”

“How does somebody steal an island, though?” asked Mike.

“It was never in one place to begin with,” answered Sofia. “Historical records indicate that Avalon itself was constantly on the move.”

“Aye. Untethered from this realm while firmly tethered to our own. Even then, ye couldna just pay it a visit. Ye had to have permission.” Sulyvahn squinted toward the island. “It’s kinda hard to see with the light of the lake all around it. Just one big shadow.”

“This twilight realm is weird.” Mike gestured at the sky. “No stars. If there are no stars, then where does the heat for this place come from?”

“It’s not that warm,” said Sofia. She