Chapter Fifty-eight (Saraya's POV) present Time…

Heavens know I tried to stay calm, if for nothing, but for the children. Knowing now that they can easily pick up my mood. Sarafina was carrying Tabitha and Anton held onto Keanu. The rest of the gammas flanked us in a protective shield as if they were expecting an ambush and considering we are in the middle of nowhere and perhaps still close to the wild rogues valley, it was quite understandable.

Magical energy swelled in me and I could feel my fingers tingling. The thought that Dane was on the other side of the veil and might be in danger gnawed at me. I swallowed, counting numbers to contain my fears.

I flinched when lightning struck in the dark sky and followed by a deafening rumble. Breathing audibly, I opened my eyes and they settled on Keanu. My boy was watching me like a hawk. I smiled at him, hoping to let him know it was fine.

'Open the portal,' I heard Dane's voice in my head and breathed like someone coming out for air. Holding my right hand forward, I murmured an in