Blackfeather Woods the haunting

She was shoved aside, and fear was quickly supplanted by anger, the kind of fury that had overcome her when Redsang had once crossed the border. Maegi regained her footing in time to hear Abraxas's words, his gaze fixed on Mou's face. Her mouth broke wide in a snarl.

No, she said again, but this time, her voice was low and steely. She stared at the shadow, chin and and chest both thrust out. You will not punish him. Only Ramsay and I can do that—and we will find the right way.

Maegi cast a dark look at Titmouse, then turned back to Abraxas. I will handle this, Abraxas, she muttered. I will punish this sin against the woods. Now—go. He was forgiven for this, for she knew that he must feel very fervently about this place, having stayed for so long. But if he disobeyed her, or even turned teeth against her, he would find himself out of a home very quickly.