"Figured as much. I'll go tell them there's nothing to see here." I swept past him to the front door, my chin lifted as if nothing had happened between us. Because nothing did happen between us.

Outside, wind kicked the snow up from the ground and swirled it in mini-tornadoes around three fae-shaped figures standing in the street. Maybe since they weren't in dog form, I could somehow convince them I was harmless without them trying to maim me and using up all my magic. I ...