My question is answered soon enough, as several pairs of red eyes came through the darkness across the river, the river I now knew they could easily jump over.
But...this wasn't like the beginning of the year. I know what they are, I know I can outrun them if I have to, and I know exactly what I was capable of now.
With Austin's mark sitting proudly at the base of my neck, I stand there with confidence, knowing I now had a lot of magic at my disposal. Thanks to Will's magical combat classes, I also had a number of tricks up my sleeves that I didn't have at Christmas.
One of the rogues steps forward, growling menacingly. I feel a little nudge of fear, but I steel myself, raising my now glowing white hands up toward the rogue, trying to look menacing myself while some rather welcome ad
