"I'm beside you every step of the way," Drio said.

Still holding his hand, I closed my eyes, imagining the white light that I'd always protected myself from her with forming into a door that I opened. She was wary of the gesture. Our history of fighting for dominance made her believe this was a trick.

No. Come out. Please.

My goblin was like a cat in an unfamiliar place. Skittish and tentative, her claws unsheathed and ready to slash. She sensed Drio and paused. ...