Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 17]

A whistle from the window barely reached out ears. It was followed by a throwing knife impacting the top of the window and burying itself in the wood. Ruby was there in an instant and trying to pry it out. I followed, gently moved her hand aside and wrenched the blade free. "Go," I said, knowing she couldn't wait. "I'll follow."

Ruby was out and down. I waited for her to get out the way before dropping. It wasn't a long fall and I bent my knees as I landed.

—Forged Destiny [Book 9: Ch. 17]