Book Five: Chapter 173

She needed to rest. There was a good spot not far from the entrance, a smooth one that looked borderline comfortable. The others guided her as she slumped over, her eyes on Abella. The gargoyle wasn’t moving, but the two of them had made it.

The earth rumbled once more, and the cavern belched out stone and dirt from where they had come. Gasping, Velvet turned her attention to the shades who had guided her.

“Daddy?” She let out a chuckle. “There are two of you.”

My Velvet. Her father put his hand against her cheek. She was surprised at how warm it felt. I’m so proud of you.

“I’m tired,” she mumbled, her eyes closing.

I know, he replied. Rest now. You’re in good hands.

With a sigh, she let the strength leave her body as the darkness swooped in to claim her. Her father took her by the hand and gave it a squeeze.

“I missed you,” she whispered to the darkness.

Nobody is ever truly gone, fluffy girl.

She wan