Chapter 76

JAMES

 

Sitting on the floor of the tower I hold Andrew’s head in my lap while he sleeps.  Lilith stopped offering us meals after asking for my child for the millionth time and I continued to tell her to go to hell.  We randomly find bread and water as we continue to wander the tower looking for a way out.  The bread and water does not affect me, but it knocks Andrew out for hours.  I am positive that Lilith has put a spell on the food that only affects those not related to her.  Her master plan is not hard to figure out, she thinks if she keeps hurting Andrew then I will hand over my child.  But I know that Lyra and Andrew would never forgive me.  Every time we stumble upon food, Andrew lets out a frustrated groan.  We both know that we need to eat, but we both know that Andrew will be out for hours at a time.

 Leaning against the wall of the tower with Andrew’s head in my lap I can feel the tendrils o