Josh replied as they crawled into the city and kept their eyes peeled for a parking lot. “Aubury, I mean. I really like him.” “Almost everyone does,” Kate replied with a small laugh. “He can be a bit gruff and blunt at times, but he has a genuine heart of gold, that wizard. I can’t imagine anyone honestly not liking him.” A comfortable silence fell between them again as Kate waited behind the line of cars for a light to turn in their favor. After another moment, Josh tilted his head thoughtfully and turned to look at Kate. “Should we go with our instincts and tell Melissa and Daniel about Sharni Cutler?” he asked curiously. “I’d like to hear their thoughts on what we’ve found before we try to confront her.” “Confront her?” Kate repeated, her voice half a tone higher in surprise. She stole a quick glance at him, presumably to see if he was kidding. Her eyebrows rose when Josh met her glance seriously and waited. “Are you insane?” Kate continued. “Let’s assume we’re right and this is the witch who has a connection somewhere within the Tribunal—who wants to see you dead, let’s not forget that bit.
