Book Four: Chapter 141

Could he use this to find the fae realm? It would be like swimming up a river, but if the Underworld really was a central hub...

Excited, she tucked the book under one arm and headed for the backyard. Once outside, she saw that Tink and some rats were busy uncoiling a large portion of wire, using a pair of large planters to help lay it out straight. Naia was in her fountain talking to Lily, and Abella was standing at the back of the yard, staring through the open gate.

“What the fuck were you doing?” Lily curled her lip in disapproval, and Beth held up the book.

“I think I found something, but it can wait.”

“I don’t think it matters. Naia doesn’t know anything about a contract.” Lily lowered her voice dramatically when she spoke next. “This surprised nobody.”

“Be nice. Naia, are you sure you don’t remember any sort of contract with the faerie queen? Maybe a golden scroll, like the one Mike has, or mention of sending a banshee to watch over the family.”<