The Crosspath seemed foreign to me as I entered, as though I experienced it for the first time. I stumbled slightly, knowing I could blame it on my bare, unprotected feet if the others asked, not sure if I was ready to tell them what I'd seen and felt so clearly.

Seth was gone, winging his way to the Mist door with my little sister in his grasp. Adam caught my elbow and steadied me while I watched the dragon who was my closest advisor cross the hub in a matter of two ...