Chapter 20: PyramidI didn’t remember falling asleep. I woke to find Chester standing over me.
“It’s time.” He turned on the light by my bed. His eyes appeared colorless in the sudden glow.
I followed him. We found Ivan at the kitchen table. I glanced at the empty plate before him. “Eating again?”
“Mm-m.” Ivan drew a finger across the plate, a faint red streak trailing behind.
I took the plate and caught Chester’s eye.
“I stopped at the market on the way over and grabbed him another steak.” Chester patted Ivan on the shoulder. “Something told me it might be needed.”
Ivan got up and stretched. “I feel amazing.”
I dropped the plate in the sink. “Great. All you’ve done is eat, sleep, and trash my kitchen.”
Ivan came over. “What’s your problem?”
Before I could reply, Chester got betwee
