"That's not encouraging," Zoya said. Whatever was happening, no one here had any idea what it was, or how or why. But it was hardly the first time she'd been faced with machinations by forces she didn't understand. "We'll just have to work it out and determine how we can deal with the situation."
They were almost to the door of the lighthouse now. "You're welcome, Duncan. Let's get you inside and see to your injuries."