“—I can't take you anywhere!” Silas's voice echoed through the main cabin of the Challenger, instantly drawing the attention of Ari, Asyr and Ooryl. However, it was Laera's body that snapped back to consciousness, her gasps punctuating the shouted remark as she sprang up from the mattress and into a crouching position. She knelt upon the mattress, using her arms to support her as she attempted to moderate her breathing. “Laera, are you alright?” asked Ari, who reached her side first. “What happened?” “It was definitely Silas?” the Sa'ari pressed. “Where is the Eldarch?” — — — — — — — — —