Chapter Three
A figure came out of the shadows wearing a hooded jacket, startling Meikah.
Kellan reached for his sword at the same time as Rafe drew back. He seemed to become one with the nearby shadows, a bat streaking forward to circle around them. The bat landed nearby, becoming Rafe. He lifted his arms up to stare at his forearms, turning them to check both sides.
“That’s new.” Mace pushed back his hood. “Better than being greeted by a dagger.”
Rafe ran a hand over his left forearm. “I’ve never been able to do that before.”
Kellan let go of the hilt of his sword, turning his attention from Rafe to Mace. “Is there a problem?”
Mace dragged his gaze from Rafe. “You’re all needed at the bookshop.”
“Urgently?” Kellan asked.
Mace shook his head, again looking at Rafe.
“What’s going
