I held my breath as I watched Idris continue to race in the necromancer's direction, mindingless about the weapon the wicked necromancer had. When the dagger was in reach, Idris flung out his hand and slapped the danger away from her. Vandeer's face curled into a disgusting snarl but quickly Idris wrapped up his hands around her throat.

One of her hands went to his wrists as he strangled her. Just as I watched, I realized late that her free hand was making unfamiliar signs. With a flick of ...