Chapter 68

Sophia’s POV

We gave the Professor two rooms inside the mansion to use as his lab, and Derick took charge of acquiring all the equipment and supplies he needed.

The mansion transformed into one of the largest and most advanced labs in the world, ready for the Professor to commence his work. Time was of the essence, as the blood moon loomed only ten days away.

Derick’s phone interrupted our preparations with a call from the police.

“They’re saying Blake denied everything,” Derick said, hanging up and turning to me. “They still don’t have concrete evidence.”

“So what happens now?” I asked.

“He’ll never admit to it, even with proof staring him in the face,” Derick said, jaw tight. “I’m