Chapter 72. A Sinister Creature

Minerva’s POV

I woke up to Gerard tapping me rather vigorously. I opened my eyes and a quick glance at the window told me it was still far from morning so what did Gerard want from me at this time? He was no longer a baby that was scared of the dark or ran to his mum when he had a nightmare.

However, before I could ask him what he wanted, I heard it. I stood up at once and fetched Gertrude too then I took them both to the store and said to them both, “You are to remain here, okay? No matter what happens. Someone will come to get you later; he will be holding a green lantern. Do whatever he tells you to do,” and with that I shut the store behind them. I walked to the trance of my compound where a small crowd had formed outside booing against me. Some were even going as far as to throw stones and sticks.

Bravely, I unlocked the gate and at once the