Chapter 26
She pulled the handkerchiefs out with shaking hands and passed them to Jean, Father Hall, and Rob, keeping one for herself. Michael watched with a puzzled smile on his face until his gaze was captured by the glittering red rosary Victoria pulled from her robe.
“We’ll just follow where Father Hall leads,” Victoria said, running her fingers over the garnet and silver. The beads were cool under her fingertips. “I’ll help you. Okay?”
Michael nodded, his eyes still on the glinting red stones. Victoria saw the exaggerated sparkle and fire thrown off by the garnets against the walls, ceiling, and table, though she and the others were immune to the effect.
The enchantment held Michael’s attention and that was all that mattered.
Father Hall crossed himself, and Victoria noticed Jean
