Shadow Pact
Emily announced proudly, peering over William's shoulder, clearly oblivious to his discomfort.
"It's Sekhmet?" William asked her. "You're sure? This is very important. Are you sure?"
She gave him a puzzled look. With her eyebrows raised, she gave the air another small sniff to double-check her findings. "It's him," she confirmed.
"I'd offer you a secret handshake or password if we had one," Sekhmet said lightly as he continued toward them with deliberate slowness; his arms held out to either side of him in a classic pose of surrender. "But since we don't, you'll have to take my word for it. I'm me. Scout's honor. I know you can't smell me, but there's a reason for it."