Chapter 29
Sam’s car was parked in the driveway of our house when I lowered the aether cage to the front lawn. I shifted us all back to the physical plane before releasing the aether.
Rain pelted me, big fat drops that made my silver feathers sparkle. I flexed my wings, amazed I felt no strain from the flight as I wished them away. Rhonda and the others were already heading for the front door. I raced after them, heartened by the glow from the lights blazing through the windows.
Sam had to be inside. I couldn’t wait to see him, to wrap my arms around him and know I was well and truly home.
But no one answered when Connor knocked on the door.
I pushed past him and grasped the handle. It turned easily, setting my stomach churning. Sam would never leave the door unlocked. He was a cop, w
