After Father Brambati left to go watch for Cassie, the vibration under their feet increased.
Billie grinned. “Excellent. It’s getting bigger.” He raised his fist in front of his face and clenched it. “Yes... the time grows near!”
“Time for what?” asked Kylie.
He lowered his hand. “For victory.”
Allie’s eyebrows shot up. “Victory? Against the zombies?”
“Against fate.”
“What is that supposed to mean?” asked Allie. “I don’t get it.”
He shrugged. “Obviously not. Which is probably for the best.”
The girls looked at each other, both confused.
“Don’t think too hard about it,” he said with a mocking grin. “You might hurt something.”
Allie frowned. “Ha... ha... Seriously, though, what exactly is that hole for?”
He bent down and stared into the dark pit with a gleam in his eyes. “It’s a g
