Melinda sank back into the plush cushions of the couch, idly twirling a long strand of hair as she spoke. “You all need to move fast. Don’t linger. Every hour the veil stays open, more things slip through. When you’re done, you know where to find me.”

Valerius’s jaw hardened, his hand instinctively brushing against Chloe’s shoulder in a protective gesture. “Then the hunt begins soon.”

Lucius flashed a sly smile, his eyes sparkling with mischief. “I’ll join you, but let's ...