Katelina finished her shower and wrapped herself in a fluffy, dry towel, then headed for the bed. She got as far as turning down the blankets when Jorick's voice whispered through her mind like silk, "I'm back and I have company."

She leapt at the sudden intrusion, and stared around wildly as if the company would be standing in the room with her. "What? Who? I have to get dressed first."

"All right," he replied silently. "We're standing outside, waiting."

She ...