Book One: Chapter 36

“I liked the plot. It was fun seeing all the moving pictures, but I thought it was kind of sad when the witch melted because she got wet.” Naia flicked the water, magic bubbles sprouting all along its surface. “I think Tink might have taken your projector apart after everyone went to bed, by the way.”

Emily rolled her eyes. “That figures. Those projectors aren’t just expensive-they’re very hard to come by. Rotten little goblin is nothing but trouble.” Soaking the rag in water, she washed her arms and chest with soap. “If I don’t keep her busy, she’s liable to take apart the whole damn house. Do you remember when she took apart the fridge to see where the cold air was being stored? I feel like I need to start buying her puzzles just to keep her busy.”

“That isn’t a bad idea.” Naia moved closer to Emily. “Us monsters like to be kept busy.”

“Indeed you do.” Emily placed a kiss on Naia’s soft lips. “Let me wash my hair first.”

“Or you can let me do it.” Emily obl