I didn't wait for an answer before firing off another. "Where's Sassafras?" I was already turning, heading for the exit.

"He went looking for her." Liam moved as if to join me, hesitated.

"You have to stay," I said. "Galleytrot, watch over them, would you?" I gave Demetrius a gentle push. "Stay here." I met the big dog's eyes. "Keep an eye on him. Don't let him out of your sight."

He growled. "Not even for a moment."

Charlotte beside me, I barged through ...