Taura had melted into the shadows around the edges of the room as soon as they'd stepped in; if any ambushers thought there was only one person in the party, so much the better. Rita could take care of herself for a minute while Taura got the drop on them.

It was impressive how quickly and thoroughly someone so big could disappear. She padded on silent feet to the library doors, then quietly turned the handle.

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