Book One: Chapter 49

“If we can get her out back in the garden, Naia may be able to help,” Abella offered. “She has magic, right?”

“Sounds like we have a job to do,” Mike muttered. “How do we get her outside?”

“She’s overtly sensitive. She isn’t used to a human body anymore. You saw what happened when she heard me scream. Bright lights, loud noises, anything that can get her out.” Cecilia looked at Abella. “If you watch from up above, you can tackle her when she comes out.”

“I’m on it.” Wings spread wide, Abella leapt upward, disappearing onto the roof.

“I can help with sound, but you’re going to need to find some way to make noise on your own, or blind her with a light.”

“Ok, let’s do this.” Mike opened the door again, stepping into the front room. Tink and Cecilia followed behind him. Already, they could see that the furniture in the front and side rooms had been toppled everywhere.

“Do you think we should split up?” Mike asked.

“Absolutely not,” Cecilia decla