Chapter 42: Call to Action

Their steps slowed as they neared the final block of their journey. There, at the end of the long desolate street, was the entrance to Hastings Apartments. It was deserted of life, just as it was all the times Zane had passed by here. He turned to look at Lonny who was inspecting his surroundings with a sharp eye.

“Have you been here before?” Zane questioned softly. They were still a good distance away, but he was still concerned with being overheard. They’d have to sneak in, and hope they could avoid anything lurking on the many floors of the building.

Lonny shook his head, “Never. But my father’s factory is a few blocks East…” Lonny frowned.

Zane’s eyebrow slowly rose with curiosity. “What exactly does your father manufacture?”

Lonny laughed at the question, his mind swinging to pain. “All sorts of things. But I’ve never heard him mention anything that has to do with magic.”

“What about weapons?”

“I’m sure.”

“Might be worth a quick look? Could be something to help us out.”