Book Eight: Chapter 110

“Hopefully things will get better as we travel inward,” said Mike. “Would you like to lead the way?”

“There is no right way to step into Avalon,” she replied. “There are, however, wrong ways.”

“What would be the wrong way?” asked Sofia.

“Straying from the path without a Fae as your guide.” Nyx shook her head. “The path should have greeted us already. You should your rope to your wrists and I will guide you in case Avalon yet lives and the forest would consume you.”

“None of that sounds good.” Mike pulled his rope back out of the bag and made a loop for his hand. He repeated the process for Cerberus, Sofia, and then Sulyvahn.

“You don’t need to be led, fool.” Nyx narrowed her eyes at the dullahan.

“Sorry. I’m used to listening to strong-willed women without a second thought is all.” Suly winked at Mike.

“Disgusting,” muttered Nyx. “How you allow that mortal to befoul your body with her touch is beyond me.”

Sulyvahn snickered. “She can b