Chapter 779: Galleytrot

I was going to go alone. But there was no way my posse would allow me to leave them behind.

Lula was called away before Gram and her bully pack made themselves very clear.

"You're taking us," she said, linking arms with Shenka even as Charlotte crossed her arms over her chest, scowling at me. Sassafras appeared through the kitchen door, leaping up on the table, tail thrashing in agreement.

Made me happy, despite my one-woman crusade addiction. Filled me with a kind of brilliant joy, as though I'd swallowed the sun. Had to take a second to keep the lump rising in my throat from emerging completely.

Nodded.

Reached for the veil.

We formed a magical daisy chain, my friends and family following behind me as I stepped through and into Ahbi's welcoming embrace. Sassafras leaped at the last minute, landing in my outstretched arms, first through with me as my demon grandmother released us and allowed me to take over.

My maji power sought Maurice-and my son all over again. Though I knew