Chapter 155

Ah, there was the door, on the wall opposite the A and B aisles. Yet again I wondered why I hadn't seen it before now. I'd have to ask Cass about that. I opened it, and the shadow library beyond was just as magical as I remembered.

Studmuffin wriggled out of Travis's arms and shot inside.

The sight of the shadow library brought Travis to a standstill. "Wow."

"Yeah. Feel free to look around." As the witch in charge after hours, and as High Priestess Victoria, I could grant permission like that, right? I mean...I guess so.

Travis moseyed inside with his head tilted back to gaze up at the falling embers. When he half turned back, the firelight at the other end shone warmly in his eyes. I smiled at the sight of him, caught in so much wonder.

"So what could the thingy and dancing at night have to do with each other?" he asked me, seeming to come back to himself. "I mean, other than wearing the thingy makes your finger look like night for some strange reason?"