Book Six: Chapter 79

Tink mumbled as she worked the lock, then swore before yanking her hands away. Frustrated, she pulled a pair of pliers from her belt and held the lock with them. It took her a few attempts and a lot of swearing, all while Holly plugged her ears and loudly hummed a Christmas tune. The lock stopped glowing once it opened, and Tink undid the latch on the stall.

When Dancer stepped out, a silvery mist emanated from her body. It swirled delicately around Kisa, and the reindeer bent her leg and bowed.

“Oh, wow,” Holly whispered. “She’s accepted you.”

Kisa didn’t know what that meant, but a thrill went through her when she put her hand on Dancer’s muzzle. The two of them locked eyes, and she felt a profound sense of gratitude flood through her body.

Then ice water flooded her insides, making her whole body go numb.

The other reindeer let out a hideous noise, and the cart from the tunnel crashed through the stables, sliding to a halt in front of Dasher’s stall