Chapter 23
“We’re late,” Celerity said.
Kendall, Frank, and Geoffrey crouched in foliage and spied Azucara’s airship parked in front of the palace. A long staircase led up into the castle doors, which were wide open. Next to the palace, the bright waterfalls made of pink and purple fruit juice rushed and roared.
Several strawberry guards lay dead on the ground.
Kendall wiped sweat from his face. Ever since they landed in the jungle, Kendall couldn’t believe the humidity. His clothes were dripping in sweat. He’d marveled at the lush jungles on their descent, the brilliant crescent waterfalls that sparkled in the sun. This kingdom had so much to offer, but they hadn’t been able to see any of it.
Through the incessant noise of insects and bird chirping, Kendall heard the whirring of hove
