***James*** "We must stop," Valmir suddenly says, crouching down behind a stone wall in the middle of what felt like the sixth field we had crossed. I duck down next to him. "What are we doing?" I ask. Valmir gestures further along the route we were taking. "We are soon approaching the barrier. Only two species I know of would be fine against it; Elves and Fae," Valmir replies, reaching down his shirt. "Serena's future sister-in-law is Fae," I remark, getting my phone out of my pocket to check in with Richie. "Ah yes...Ella Reva. I have met her twice. Elves used to have a very interesting relationship with the Fae. It is a shame she is bonded to another, I would have been very keen," Valmir replies casually, bringing out the talisman from under his shirt, "your phone will not work at

