Chapter 130

Pearl caught her breath as pounding footfall neared, wishing to close her eyes like a kid. The monster couldn't see her if she couldn't see it. Her heart pounded so loudly in her throat and ears that her movements slowed and she went utterly motionless. Low-key chat ensued. The footsteps moved rapidly down the alley, passed her.

She crept forward and peered out from underneath the garbage can after many minutes of silence. Her pursuers appeared to have fled. She disentangled herself from beneath the container as quietly as she could and made her way out into the alley. Everything was quiet.

What should I do now?

She couldn’t stay here, since it was only a matter of time before her pursuers realized she hadn’t left the alley and came back to search for her. Yet leaving the alley seemed too risky. Magick was also an issue. What if they could use it to track her?

She looked skyward, wishing she could fly. That’s when she noticed something interesting. Periodically a se