Varity's mind felt startled when I reached for her, but she quickly sobered when I told her what I needed.

I'll meet you at the chapel, she sent. You're coming alone, I take it?

I couldn't bring Gram. No way was I involving her in the jailbreak when it could mean more trouble for our family later. Just Charlotte and I, I sent.

She had robes in her arms when we arrived, offered me mine without comment, but hugged me when I'd finished draping myself.

"She's ...