They were over halfway to Wildebay when four goblins attacked. Mallory drew both her sword and wand, automatically throwing a fireball at one of the goblins. Beside her, Roast became a rooster, throwing a fireball at one of the other goblins.
The goblins were taken out within minutes and Mallory was almost disappointed she didn’t get to use her sword. Scanning the area, she saw nothing moving. Turning to Roast, she smiled when he became human again, his clothes remaining on him. “Both the charm and amulet work.”
Brodie grinned. “Now Roast is the perfect name for you. Especially with how you roasted that goblin.”
Roast tucked his tiny wand away. “You might be right. It doesn’t sound all that terrible when you look at it that way.”
Mallory breathed in deeply. “And there are no singed fe
