Book Eight: Chapter 184

“Please don’t stab the table,” said Charlotte.

“Oops.” Sulyvahn yanked the knife free. Cecilia elbowed him.

“Suly does make a good point, though.” Mike dodged to the side to avoid the elbow that Sofia tried to hit him with. “That one was an accident,” he admitted.

“It better have been.” Sofia smirked at him and grabbed a nearby apple. “Otherwise, I’ll be forced to PUNish you later.”

The others booed the cyclops. Cerberus actually picked up a slice of cheese and threw it at her, causing it to stick to Sofia’s forehead.

Lady Charlotte laughed. The sound was unexpected, causing everyone to turn in her direction. Upon seeing that she had their attention, she promptly stopped and put a hand to her mouth, her features now even paler than usual.

“I’m sorry,” she said. “The mood was rather somber, and I--”

Suly tossed a piece of cheese of his own, causing it to spiral perfectly before landing on top of Lady Charlotte’s head. She sat there in complet