He leads Tessa toward the rectory, where the other fathers sleep. "Some of the others have gathered, they will be glad to see you are safe." Hanging out in a tight space with nuns, priests, and students doesn't seem like a wonderful plan, but if the gates are watched, it's better than nothing. Besides, then she doesn't have to run faster than whatever's out here, she just has to run faster than them. The Father's tugs get more urgent, and he's pulling her through the thick mist. He must be scared witless.<br/><br/>The truth is somewhat more frightening. The Sanax Ganeo has her scent, and it wants her for its own, but wants to get her inside before it takes her. If others see them, it will have to fight over her. better to have her all to itself. It struggles inside the priest's body, wanting to emerge.