Once again, the air seemed to shimmer and warp around Abby. She felt her goosebumps flee as her body warmed under the breath of Laura. She relaxed her head into Laura's hands, letting the weight off her shoulders and neck. Laura was holding her up now. She didn't need to work so hard. All she had to do was relax and let Laura take over. Yes, Laura would take care of it now. She would take care of everything.
"But you didn't come here for politics," said Laura, smiling. Abby noticed her teeth. They were white, unusually white. Maybe it was the moonlight, but Abby couldn't help but wonder if they were entirely human.
