Chapter 15 I LAY ON THE FLOOR, studying some ancient texts about the Council we’d found in Bella’s secret stash. “Bella, what are you staring at?” Courtney asked. “You have this pinched look on your face, like you’re constipated.” “I think there’s a man walking toward our house.” Bella said, staring out the window. “What?” I said. She sounded far too relaxed about the situation considering we were supposedly alone in this realm. Had this happened before when I wasn’t here? Bella turned to me and grinned. “He’s got pointed ears and a scowl on his face,” she said. “And no, I don’t get constipated, thank you very much, Courtney. I eat my proper daily intake of fiber, so I can assure you, that area of my life is well.” “TMI.” Courtney put her hands over her ears. I ignored my sisters.

