Jadea I felt it first. Valdis. His dark presence was permeating the air, which meant he was close. I was trying to pinpoint him, pick him out of the crowd. I was so focused I forgot about Adam and his two children. “Is everything ok?” Adam’s voice broke through my concentration. “Garret, Derrick find him,” I commanded telepathically. I didn’t want to lose Valdis. I would join them in the hunt right after I got Adam and his children on their way. I needed them to get safely to their car and away from here. I needed them safely away from Valdis or I would not be able to concentrate. As Garret and Derrick rushed off in the direction of the malevolent energy I turned back to face Adam. “Everything is fine.” I soothed, acting quickly. I needed them gone now. I wove my spell of persuasio

