I followed the touch of Femke's mind, briefly startled when I stepped through, not into her office as I expected, but the council room. Where the full WPC had gathered. Sat staring at me with grim expressions as if they could glare me into submission or something equally as stupid.

I suddenly didn't feel all that sorry for them, hoped Max and the drach did more than just block them out if they had the balls to attack the Stronghold. A bit of ...