“But we can't go off halfcocked," Xander said after Daphne finished. “We have to make a plan."
“Agreed," Daphne replied. “Let's go back to the Compound, and you can plan. If you need me, I'll be in my quarters, resting." She smirked. “Magic takes a lot out of an old body."
Xander chuckled, rubbing her back. “You're not old."
She raised an eyebrow. “I'm older than you think." Actually, she didn't look a day over twenty-five.
Elias took my hand. “Everyone, are you ready to go back?"
I nodded, giving his hand a gentle squeeze. “Let's go." I reached for the grimoire, and Daphne handed it to me. I held it in my arm, and then Daphne wrapped her arm around my shoulder, and Xander held Daphne's other hand.
Daphne leaned toward me and smiled. “Together?"
I nodded. “Together."
“Three, two,
