A Gargoyle Christmas Chapter 1 “Are you sure about this?” Cinder asked, looking around. “Quite sure, sir,” replied Daisy, a twinkle in her eye. How she convinced him to trek out to the mall before it closed was beyond him. For one thing, she rarely left the comfort of the basement and all the books she presided over, so having her show up in his office to practically drag him out into the bustling atmosphere of the mall was strange. Yet, it was just the beginning. When she explained what she had in mind he thought for sure she must be sick or going loopy. “This is crazy.” “Hush, sir.” Despite himself, Cinder felt a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Daisy was the only gargoyle he knew who would admonish him while following it up with a sign of respect. Then again, she’d alwa

