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, ...