Chapter Four
Claire collapsed into Ryan, her body twitching against his. He drew her physical form close while he and Jacob concentrated on what was happening inside her mind. His heart had swelled with pride when the small window had suddenly appeared in the imposing stone wall. The face on the other side had been frantic with fear but also flashed a spark of hope at seeing them. She’d reached out a hand and opened the window less than an inch. His heart had nearly stopped as her face went white and she dropped from view. But they were in, so now they could help.
Ryan concentrated on healing her, easing her headache while Jacob closed the window and added a touch of magic to the foundation of her wall. If it collapsed, she’d likely have a complete mental breakdown. He was amazed she’d l
