Book Six: Chapter 98

“Why is everyone trying to eat me today?” she bemoaned, then tried to stab the cat in the eye with her tail. The Yule Cat dodged, swatting her hard enough that she saw stars. Knocked silly, she felt the ground tremble beneath her before a giant figure appeared, smashing its knuckles into the cat’s face.

Suddenly free, Lily stumbled to her feet and blinked her eyes. It was a giant woman in festive garb with a crown of laurels on her head, and she had the Yule Cat in a head lock.

“Get back to the sleigh,” cried the giant. “Dancer and I will find you!”

Lily didn’t need to be told twice. She unfolded her wings and ran along the street, spotting Death on top of a car. He was kicking at the trolls who had trapped him there.

Putting on a burst of speed, she leapt into the air and stuck out her hand. Death saw her and reached up, grabbing her by the wrist. The Reaper was surprisingly light as they ascended, leaving the fight below.

From above, the sleigh droppe