Wynn raised an eyebrow but obeyed. Deidre calmed, drew herself up and summoned a portal. It came quickly this time. She reached out to take Wynn's hand.
"Trust me," she said again.
"I do, Deidre."
"Okay, come on." Deidre led him into the shadow world at a quick pace. She glanced back at him to make sure his eyes were still closed. She'd been freaked out by the in-between place and wanted him to wait until they reached their destination before he had a chance to panic.
Hurrying through the brightest doorway, she recognized the massive bedchamber where she'd left Katie and Toby. They sat on the bed, playing a card game. Katie looked up as Deidre appeared. Her smile faded as she saw Wynn.
"I know. I should've asked." Deidre cringed. "But he's in danger. This is my friend, Wynn. Wynn, Katie and Toby."
Toby's mouth was agape, Katie's face blanching. Uncertain what to think of their reactions, Deidre turned to Wynn. She released his hand.
"You can open your eyes now," she said. "Don't freak out."
Wynn opened his eyes. No emotion crossed his features as his gaze settled on the two people on the bed.
"You okay?" Deidre asked at his silence.
"Deidre," Katie managed. "What the hell did you do?"
"I was worried about him getting caught up by demons," Deidre replied. "If I'm safe here, isn't he?"
Toby was too shocked to move, while Katie scrambled to her feet. Both were alarmed. A familiar sense returned, the one that made Deidre think Wynn wasn't a normal human.
His attention turned to her. "My sweet Deidre. I expected you to take me to a Sanctuary, not here."