Book Three: Chapter 118

The gargoyle was headed toward her now, and one of her spirits met it head on. They snarled and rolled across the yard, tearing up the turf beneath their slashing claws. Lily was trying to fly toward her, but the wind tossed her out of the sky, causing her to crash into Beth. The goblin swung a small club at Sebastien’s knees, causing his legs to explode and send sand everywhere.

The centaur had reached the far side of the yard. Pinned in by the fence, her back hooves lashed out and knocked the spirit chasing her to the ground, and she galloped away. Undeterred, the spirit managed to grab Mike by the back of his shirt and pull him off the centaur.

Finally. She sent the mental command to the spirit not to kill him. The spirit obeyed, pinning Mike to the ground so Sebastien could reach him in time. He drew his blade, pressing it against Mike’s chest.

“Everyone stop, or I’ll...” Sebastien’s eyes grew wide as Mike’s body unfolded. Arms and legs covered in blades whirle