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Chapter 7

 SOPHIE HAD TO SHIELD HER FACE AS SHE surveyed her new surroundings. The enormous metal gate in front of them glowed as bright as sunlight, nearly blinding her.

"Welcome to Everglen," Fitz said, leading her toward the doors. "What do you think?"

"It's very bright."

Grady: Haha, that it is

Edaline: I mean, if she thinks so it must be right...!

He laughed. "Yeah. The gate absorbs all the light, so no one can leap directly inside. My dad works for the Council, so he likes his privacy at home."

"I guess." After her stressful morning it was nice to know she would be safe, but she couldn't help wondering what they were trying to keep out. She doubted King Kong could get past the massive doors.

Marella: Who's King Kong

Linh: Uhh, according to this King Kong is...

Marella: Oh please no, not again-

Linh: A big chimpanzee.

Marella: *gets up and walks outside*

Fitz: Bold of you to assume I know what a chimpanzee is. 

Sophie: Do you?

Fitz: Yeah, but that's not the point!

A faint click sounded, and the gate swung inward. A striking figure stood in a small, grassy clearing surrounded by the same enormous trees she'd seen growing along the river in the capital. A floor-length, midnight blue cape was fastened across his shoulders with a clasp that looked like a pair of yellow, diamond-encrusted wings. He was tall and lean, with the same vibrant teal eyes and dark wavy hair—it was impossible to miss the family resemblance.

"Sophie, this is my father, Alden," Fitz introduced.

She wasn't sure if she should bow or curtsy or shake hands. How should she greet an elf? She managed a shy wave.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Sophie," Alden said with an accent more prominent than Fitz's. "I see Fitz wasn't kidding about the brown eyes. Most unusual."

She could feel her cheeks flush. "Oh. Uh. Yeah."

Alden smiled. "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I think the color is quite pretty. Don't you, Fitz?"

She couldn't look at Fitz as he agreed. Her face felt like it might actually be on fire.

Fitz: *pointed look at Keefe*

Keefe: Again, she hasn't met me yet. Where the heck am I coming in anyway?? This is boring.

Ro: Shut- I mean you should be patient, and go- I mean, I'm sure it will come soon.

Keefe: ... what?

Dex: She isn't allowed to say anything rude to anyone for the next two days. I bet her two dollars she wouldn't make it.

Ro: And I'm gonna win you- I mean, Dex

"Did you tell anyone else where Sophie was?" Fitz asked.

"Only the Council. Why?"

"Sophie said someone tried to take her this morning."

Alden's eyes widened. "Are you okay?" he asked, scanning Sophie like he was checking for injury.

"Yeah. He never got close enough to grab me. He just looked like he wanted to."

"Humans," Alden muttered.