I reached for Ahbi the moment we were in the veil.
I need to go right to the maji chamber, I sent, knowing it wouldn't work, but hoping we could figure something out.
Ahbi grunted softly, showed me a wall of power.
And the lawn of the mansion.
At least I knew where we'd be ending up. Sent the image to the others, the exact image Dark Fate had shown me. He hadn't been generalizing, it turned out.
I felt their acceptance and understanding.
Drew a breath.
Gabriel. I'd be holding him again very soon.
Or I'd be dead.
My egos hugged me.
Nothing will keep us from him, my demon snarled.
We will move the very earth to get him back, Shaylee sent.
And that bitch will die. My vampire's spirit magic blazed inside me.
The family power surged in agreement. Even my sorcery blossomed open in the hope of devouring her soul.
So be it.
Grandmother, I sent to Ahbi. If you would do the honors.
She hugged me tight with her power before ripping open the veil and letting us out.