Book Three: Chapter 5

“And your third question?” Activating the Mirror meant asking all three questions at once. The Society members leaned in with interest.

“I asked the Mirror if Sarah still lived,” Elizabeth said, her steady gaze on the High Priest. It was not the question the others would have asked, and she knew they judged her for it. “The Mirror laughed again.”

More mumbling at the table, low whispers that sounded like a bundle of snakes. Elizabeth stared straight ahead at the shadow, wondering what its reaction would be.

“I believe this matter will require more personal attention,” the High Priest said, the temperature in the room dropping. “Something more than simply going to the house and threatening the Caretaker. Kali and Sebastien. I want you to travel to the States and assist Elizabeth and Daryl with recovering the dagger and my succubus. Find somebody who has already been in the house, someone who has been invited. They are the key to breaching the barrier of the Geas.”