Katelina and Jesslynn slid to a stop on the ground floor. Alexander clutched his mother's hand, and the baby clung silently to her, as if her terror had infected him. The terror of The Guild.

Torina barreled through a doorway as they reached the ground floor. Terror twisted her sultry features. "Jesslynn, they're here!"

"I know." Jesslynn answered breathlessly. "I am hiding the children - if they get in, stall them until I return."

Torina nodded, and hurried off ...