Jorick tugged on Katelina's arm. Reluctantly, she let him pull her toward the hotel. They'd nearly reached the shattered lobby windows when Ishkur landed in front of them, swinging his heavy mace.

Jorick threw Katelina back, using himself as a shield. She slid to a stop, tripping over chunks of concrete. She righted herself in time to see Jorick dodging away from Ishkur's attack.

"Jorick!" The sun beat down. Though she wanted to help him, her instincts drove her back ...