Chapter 17

“If you were worried about how we felt, why not just come meet us?” pushed Ingrid.

Eulalie winced. “I can’t really get into it, but my attorney said I’m not allowed to leave the library because I might get my mind read by entities who will want to know what books she and the Grim Reaper checked out recently.”

“Your attorney?” Ingrid laughed, everything clicking into place. “Do you mean Beth?”

“Yeah. It’s a whole family thing right now, I don’t even want to elaborate.”

“You were the Rat Queen who helped us on Maui,” said Ingrid. “Along with Tink. Both of you coordinated our defenses.”

Eulalie actually sat up in her seat, clearly pleased. “Guilty as charged.”

Ingrid let out a sigh of relief. Seeing Eulalie’s appearance, at least she understood why the librarian hadn’t come herself to coordinate efforts. That, and she’d run all kinds of digital tasks for them. The woman was an absolute whiz with electronic machinery.

Aurora continued asking que