Teeth clenched, Ishamael pointed at Graendal with an accusatory finger. His blue eyes were sharp and dangerous. She could not pass the blame from herself. Graendal had Shelley, and she would give her back. He would carve payment for Shelley's suffering out of Graendal's skin if she would not cooperate.

"Lanfear, unsurprisingly, was mistaken. Now, return her to my care."