Pepper gave a gloriously relieved sigh when she felt her own clothes back on her skin. Adam tugged her along for a moment, but she couldn't resist. After all, she had to make up for the chase he'd put her through on her arrival and the one from a few minutes ago.

"I win," she whispered in his ear before breaking off and sprinting full-speed toward the manor. "And you still have a shoe-stealin' witch in your manor, ole! Come on now, time for supper!"