Chapter 18 - Finding The Key

Her crimson hair swarm widely, as she flipped some pages of her book. I inhaled nervously.

What was she doing telling me to be free?

I pressed my lips firmly, deciding to do as she said. Maybe she’ll tell me what I needed to know.

“S-sure,”

I muttered, reaching for the books in the shelf. My hands scanned through before taking one of them in my hands. I carefully observed it, as I did.

Maybe it was a hint? Or was it?

The book I took had an old brownish cover. It seemed dusty and ancient. But surprisingly, it was locked. With a padlock and it seemed like it needed a key.

“It’s locked, Lady Archer.”

“Yes dear, it is.”

“For now, though. It’s left to you to open it; I’ve played my part.”

“But I don’t have the key. How do I unlock it?” I asked frightfully.

What if the answer to everything