Book Two: Chapter 19

She opened the door of her room and skulked downstairs where she saw Zel digging in the fireplace. Going past, she entered the small bathroom on the first floor, closing the door behind her. She flicked the light switch and took off her shirt, trying to get a better look.

“You look startled.” Oliver stepped out from behind her. She spun in place, but he wasn’t actually there.

“Is this... is this a trick?” Beth faced the mirror. Oliver watched her, his eyes aglow.

“Oh, I am very much here. In a way.” He grabbed her reflection and gave it a squeeze. She felt a light pressure where his hands were, but nothing more.

“What do you want?”

“I think that should be obvious.” He stepped around her reflection and stood just behind the mirror’s surface. “I thought I would get you when you fell into that reflecting pool but was unable to grab onto you tight enough. Lucky ducky.”

“You want me.”

“Good guess.” The light above the mirror cast a shadow behind