Book Three: Chapter 64

“Well, many hands make light work.” Beth stood up, appraising the pile of rubble. “I think the easiest way may be to climb up top and move some of the heavier ones down. What do you think?”

“I’m not in a position to offer any advice.” The woman blinked. “My name is Abella by the way. I’m a gargoyle, in case you were wondering.”

“I’m Beth. Just a human, I’m afraid.” Beth stood up, looking at the rocky pile. “Otherwise this would probably be easier.”

“How are you going to get the blocks off of me?” Abella asked her.

“The number one weapon of attorneys everywhere,” Beth said. “Leverage.” Kneeling down, she picked up a stone the size of her fist, then began climbing the pile. Some of the stones shifted drastically beneath her weight, but she needed to be up top. Choosing her footing carefully, she picked one of the stones that had a gap beneath it and stuck in the spear. Satisfied that it would fit, she wedged her stone beneath the spear, trying to push it as clo