Chapter 74

My latest outburst, suffice it to say, brought the biggest gasp yet. This, after all, was their spiritual leader, their connection to the goddesses, to all that they were and held so dearly. And yet, when Lola shouted, “Find the zombies at once!” they did not hesitate. Instead, they stormed up the stairs, trampling past us as they raced inside the statue in search of Dara and Ricky. Those who remained outside merely prostrated themselves and prayed at our feet.

“I can see how someone could get used to this,” I whispered into Lola’s ear.

She turned and replied, “But we’re tricking them, Creature. I’m not the goddess and you’re no saint.”