“Our host just wants to frighten us, then,” Jafar said.
“He’s succeeding well,” Selima said.
“But in what direction?” the prince mused. “Is he trying to frighten us off the island, or frighten us into staying inside the castle? Remember how concerned bin Abou was that we stay safely in our rooms.”
“We won’t be scared into leaving without learning what happened to Cari,” Selima declared firmly.
The prince nodded. “Whatever her fate, I would wager it has something to do with this castle. We must explore it more thoroughly.”
“Not easy to do when the doors have vanished,” Leila pointed out.
“There are still the windows,” Selima said.
“I would rather try other avenues first,” Jafar said. “While these scorpions may indeed be illusions, I learned on the Isle of Illusions just how dangerous
