Book Seven: Chapter 207

“That may work on my shadows, but it won’t work on me.” Elizabeth walked toward him, the blade clutched so tightly in her hand that she was bleeding. “I’m going to pull your spine out through your ass.”

“At least...buy me...dinner first.” Chuckling, Cyrus closed his eyes, wishing Lily could have heard him.

IT’S MY TURN!

The mage opened his eyes to see that Elizabeth had stopped and was contemplating the menacing doll that stood nearby. Jenny cackled in glee and took a step toward the witch. When Jenny spoke, it was like she was shouting inside Cyrus’ head.

“I do know you,” Elizabeth muttered. “I’d recognize my own spellwork anywhere.”

Jenny said nothing and took a step forward.

“Tonight is simply full of surprises.” Smirking, Elizabeth stretched a charred hand in Jenny’s direction. “What was your name again? That’s right, Janey. To think that little Janey is the doll that gave us all so much trouble.”

Jenny took another step forward.<