Chapter Thirty Four

Empusa showed them into a room that was much smaller and less decorated than the one they'd enjoyed on their previous stay.

Guard quarters, William realized.

The furniture was much the same type; with a decent-sized bed in the center of the room and a small table in the corner. It was just less decorative and more utilitarian. His nose told him the room was clean, though, and that was good enough.

"My quarters are right across the hall. I'm going to grab some sleep, so I'll be easy to find if you need me," Empusa said.

"With everything going on around here, it's probably a good idea if we stick together and don't wonder the castle alone," William said.

"That's my thought, as well," Empusa agreed easily. "Sekhmet and Paoli will come and get us when they rise, and we can go to the committee as a united pack."

"A flock," Emily corrected.

Empusa gave her an exaggerated wince and a smile. "I am not part of a flock," he said with m