Book Two: Chapter 41

“I guess we need to go in there.” He looked at the rats. “I guess do you have some rope or a ladder we could use?”

“Go get them some,” the king commanded. The rats scurried off, leaving the group behind. Once the others were gone, he turned to face the group. “Your friend murdered her way through our tunnels and we discovered, quite by accident, that the church weakened her. We sealed her in the crypt beneath, but she still managed to smash up the place. I really hope that you can convince her to forgive the actions of our late king.”

“We’ll do our best.” Beth crouched down, a smile on her face. “I think the new king will do a much better job, don’t you?”

The new king pawed at his cheek bashfully. “Yes. My ascension is quite unorthodox, but not entirely unheard of. I fear that the doll is but one of your many allies. The previous tenant of your home was quite formidable indeed.”

“Emily.” Mike sat on the floor. “You knew her?”

“I have been the mouthpiece