Reaper For Hire (Chronicles of Zoey Grimm Book 3) by Theophilus Monroe & Michael Anderle

Author:Theophilus Monroe & Michael Anderle [Monroe, Theophilus]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9798885412384
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2022-05-30T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

I set up the portal crystal on the kitchen table in front of the window. I had to move a lot of junk mail to make space. When I angled the crystal just right, the sunlight would interface with its unique structure and form a gateway that delivered me to my father's office in the underworld.

It was a risk to use it, especially if I was bringing Sienna along. My dad had a habit of hanging out in his office in his tighty whities. I suppose when you work from home ninety percent of the time, that's one of the perks of the job. For most people, showing up to work in nothing but skivvies is a recurring nightmare. For my father, it is just another day at the office.

The portal formed six feet in front of the kitchen table.

"Are you sure you're ready to do this, Zoey?"

I nodded. "Yes, Mom. We don't have a choice. Hopefully, Charon will agree. First, though, I need to let Dad know what's happening."

My mom wrapped her arms around me and kissed me on the cheek. "I love you, Zoey."

I hadn't told my mom I loved her yet. It wasn't like she'd raised me. Still, she was my mom. "Love you too, Mom."

My mom released me and wiped tears from her eyes. "I'm sorry. It's a mother's prerogative to worry."

I nodded. "We don't even know if Charon will agree. If we don’t come back soon, be careful. Clarence probably won't realize we left. I expect Athena will have him back on Earth any time now, and I'd bet anything he'll start sending supernatural creatures after us."

"Cerberus and I will hold down the fort." My mom reached into her pocket, retrieved a small vial of what looked like blood, and handed it to Sienna. “In case you need it.”

“I don’t know if it will work without sunlight present,” Sienna countered.

My mom nodded. “I know, but it might. You still had your extra strength for a while after you put on the brooch before. It’s just in case you need a Hail Mary. You know, if things don’t go according to plan.”

Sienna grinned, took the vial, and slipped it into her pocket. “Thanks. Let’s hope I don’t need it.”

I smiled. "If it works, I'll see if my dad or Morty can come and give you an update. You know, so you don't have to worry."

"If it works, I will worry!"

I nodded. "But at least you'll know. See you soon. Hopefully not too soon."

I jumped through the portal. Sienna followed me.

My feet landed in my father's office. Morty's bare butt greeted me. A pair of legs were wrapped around his body. The two of them were on top of my dad's desk.

I covered my eyes with my hand.

"Oh, for Christ's sake, Morty!"

I heard a thud and peeked through my fingers. Sienna snickered behind me.

"Zoey!" My brother’s voice came from behind my dad's desk, accompanied by a girly giggle.

"Is that Carmilla back there with you?"

"Yeah, sorry. I didn't expect.

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