"The what?"

"The Albavitreans..." Averyl went on. "They named us for our peculiar eyes...our white irises... "

The fact that Vance was only half human passed lightly over him. He had bigger concerns. "Where is she?" Vance shot out, staring at Averyl with dire eyes.

"I don’t know," Averyl paused, closing his eyes. "But before she disappeared, she told me she was going to confront some people."

"Who?" Vance’s eyes ...