Daine's about to ask him to explain it to her, then, when she feels a familiar brush of wild magic against her mind. She sits up sharply, brow furrowing. What in Mithros's name is Almondine doing outside? It doesn't matter - what matters is that she leaves before Yuri scents or hears her.

Almondine, no, Daine silently calls to the dog. You shouldn't be here. And if Almondine's here... Daine's heart sinks. Is Edgar with you?