Chapter 110: Betrayed

Erica took over while the rest of us just stood there and tried to figure out what to do next.

"Miriam left me with instructions," she said. "I have work to do. And so do all of you." She turned to me and Meira. Gram still clung to us like she was lost. "And you."

Mom left me a job to do? Wicked. Finally.

"Go home," Erica said. "And stay there."

I scowled at her, opened my mouth to protest.

"Syd," she said, softer, with great feeling, "someone has to protect the house. Your sister and grandmother. Your father. It was Miriam's order."

I hated it so much when she was right.

"Fine," I said, "but you better keep me informed."

Erica smiled a little. "I will," she said. Saw my look of disbelief. "Honest."

Best I would get from her. Hopefully she remembered the little talk we had in the kitchen. I wouldn't be ignored.

Speaking of being ignored, my demon was ripping mad.

We could have saved her.

I didn't answer. Because at this point, there was nothing I could do about it. Besides,