Book Eight: Chapter 100

“I’m not sure yet,” said Cecilia. “Whatever it is...” Her eyes widened. “It’s Suly and Sofia!”

“Are you sure?” he asked.

“I can see their souls through the exterior walls. They’re coming across there.” Cecilia pointed toward the ceiling, her finger trailing down until it was near a window. Moments later, a rock wrapped in a bony whip crashed through.

“Mike?” called Sofia from outside.

“We’re in here!” He patted Cerberus on the leg. “Good girls,” he said. The hellhound wagged their tail and sat patiently while Mike climbed a spiral staircase to the upper floor of the library. Once at the shattered window, he saw Sofia’s legs standing just outside. The cyclops slid carefully through the opening, twisting sideways to allow the backpack to fit.

Before Sofia could say anything, Mike hugged her.

“You’re really just squeezing my ass at this point,” she muttered.

“Should have taken off the backpack, first,” he replied, then stepped back. “Are you tw