I left my children in my parent's capable hands, with a good scratching for Galleytrot and a quick hug.
Thank you. I sent it directly to him, worried he might not hear me.
No, his big mind reached mine even through the wards. Thank you, Syd. For the first time in my life, I have a home. And I didn't want to give it up.
More tears, damn it. I wiped at them and took my husband's hand. "Let's go home ourselves," I said.
The veil welcomed me, and I it, the shivery membrane hugging me tight as Quaid and I traveled the short distance to our house in Wilding Springs. I stepped out into the basement and immediately shuddered.
Empty. All of it quiet and dark and lifeless. The family magic was gone.
It took me a moment to remind myself all that power was safe with the coven, back in the cavern
