Book Six: Chapter 142

“What is he doing?” Death asked. “Is he coming for us?”

“If he was, we wouldn’t be able to get away.” Lily looked at Dancer. “The reindeer are much faster than Cerberus.”

“I think we should go see what he did on Saint Lucia.” Christmas Present pointed in the general direction of west.

“It may behoove us to travel even farther north to a different island.” Death tapped a finger against his teeth. “I do not wish to run afoul of him during take-off or landing. Whatever vile deed he had committed will surely be evident there as well.”

In agreement, they took the long route, flying low to avoid notice. More than once, the runners of the sleigh skimmed the waters of the Caribbean, sending a fine, salty spray into the air behind them.

They settled on Puerto Rico, landing on the north side of the island. Death stayed behind with the sleigh as Lily, Dancer, and Christmas Present went to check on the homes they had delivered to.

In the first house she visit