Chapter 28

Ingrid didn’t bother dignifying that with a response. “It’s really hot in here,” she said. “I’m surprised they aren’t trying to cool the place. The air is stuffy, too, like there’s no ventilation.”

“Might be what all the stone is for, but…” Lily cocked her head to one side. “You hear that?”

“No.”

The succubus walked further into the stacks, her phone held out to capture video. “We’ve gone way past red flags straight into alarm bells. I can’t let Eulalie or her rats come here until we figure out what the deal is.”

“I thought we were on a timer,” said Ingrid.

“Don’t care.” Lily’s casual, cheerful demeanor was now gone. She was suddenly all business, her attitude verging on anger. It was a rather unnerving shift. “If I suspect for a moment that she might get hurt coming here, I’ll burn this place to the ground.”

“Why, though?” Ingrid pulled out her phone to catch video. “What is she to you?”

“Lala?” Lily shook her head as if shaking off a memor