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about.”
    Alexander turned to Madison. “An interesting turn of events.” He shifted his attention back to them. “We are going north in search of an ancient archive.”
    “An archive?” Nora asked.
    “Yes. I have been there once before. It is where I read about the sanctuary. I trekked there by myself the first time, and it was there I first met Rafael. An ancient archive, full of books and documents and other treasures. It is hidden in the most unsuspecting of small towns farther north. The townspeople guard the building dearly, but none know what it holds anymore.”
    “What is it?” Nora asked again.
    “An archive,” Madison said, in the chiming voice, “containing documents and other writings banned by the elders of the Vassiz.”
    “Banned? Why?”
    “Only the elders know that, girl,” Madison replied. “The same ones who put entire packs after you. The archive has been tended and maintained for eons, and none alive know of it anymore, other than Alexander and me. And now, you, too.”
    “Why share?” Hunter suddenly broke out of his silence. “If the secret is guarded closely, and known not even to the elders anymore, to go there…is treasonous to our race.”
    “Not everything is as black and white as you see it,” Alexander said. Nora felt Hunter tense again. “We share because of our mutual interests. It seems you placed your cards in our camp a long time ago, regardless. The elders want you. Dead or alive, they want you. And they will find you, eventually. They have turned nearly every member of the Vassiz after you. It is only a matter of time before you are reached by those loyal to the elders.
    “And when that happens, no amount of strength or courage will save you. So, sharing seemed, to me, a simple proposition. We have both been aided by a mutual friend, thus our interests seem to align. We told you of the archive simply because we wish to extend you a welcome. Rafael told us there are documents still contained there of great importance, which need to be read. And considering you have no current destination in mind…?” At a forced nod from Hunter, he continued, “…we thought you might want to come with us. To see what these documents are, to find out more about the elders and their ascent to power. It is a subject shrouded in mystery, but Rafael was convinced there would be something in the archive that would help us see some hidden truth.”
    “Wait,” Nora said, suddenly thinking clearly. “If you know where the archive is, why can’t we just go there in the dream world?”
    Madison laughed, a clear crystal chime. “You show your youth. We cannot do that, for transient things like paper are not represented there. As well, we believe there have been certain wards placed around it to prevent entrance through the dream.”
    “Wards?”
    “That’s right. It is an art long lost, but some of the Vassiz in the past were known to ward their dreams, and locations in the real world, from other dream walkers.”
    “You know so much.” Hunter sounded impressed. He shifted his gaze to Nora. “What do you think? We can gain a lot traveling with them.”
    “I wouldn’t object,” Nora said. “If they’ll have us, I’d welcome their company gladly.”
    “So it is decided!” Alexander clapped his hands. “You will journey with us north.” He paused, considering. Then his eyes slowly came to meet Nora’s. She felt his gaze on her, felt like he was looking deep into the recesses of her soul. It was discomforting, but she couldn’t look away. “There is…one other matter.” Alexander kept his eyes locked with Nora’s. Then he ripped them away and looked at Hunter. “Your companion has not yet fed.”
    “She is newborn?” Madison sounded scandalized. “No, that will not do, it is too dangerous. She will be a risk to bring along.”
    “What?” Nora demanded. “Why?”
    “I will not leave without her.” Hunter stood firm.
    “If she has not fed,” Madison continued