Mila's eyes opened to chaos.

Papa held her by the waist, lifting her off her feet as Mama shrieked her name. Sound, so much sound! Blasts of energy hummed and exploded around them.

'Get in!' Papa roared at Mama and Nanny.

Mila stared over her papa's shoulder in terror at the three men approaching Uncle Vidna snarled, his massive eyes connecting with hers.

'Come, Mila.' Uncle Jeran's voice sounded in her mind, so close, so real.

Papa stumbled, Mila ...