The ground beneath my feet heaved in the exact instant Chaos took me over. Mist drove forcefully outward to stabilize me while Dad's realm vibrated so powerfully I felt sure for a long, agonizing-and thrilling and furious and weeping-moment Undertown was about to fall into pieces around us.

Stars burst into light at my neckline, pouring sparks as they cascaded to my mist-covered feet, the storm that swirled over my messy curls leaping to defend me while I sent out my energy to ...