Raine's POV

I didn't dare take the time to look back to see if anyone was chasing me. Instead, I gripped Loki tighter, urging him on as we hurtled across the remaining distance.

As we approached the building, I realized in alarm that Loki wasn't slowing down! I panicked, thinking he was going to run straight into the door! I yanked back hard on both tufts of hair clenched in my fists.

He slowed down, but only slightly. As we barreled forward, I tucked my head down behind his, hoping I wouldn't absorb too much of the impact. Shockingly, the instant we arrived, the door was opened, we flew through,...