“Raven,” she called again, her voice softer than before. Raven’s head moved, peeking around my side. I pushed us farther back, trying to get us to the door. “Mother,” Raven whispered, loosening her grip around me. Fuck, she was going to want to stay. Celestina’s resolve weakened at Raven’s voice, and I flung us out, stumbling a few steps back as I did.

