Chapter 111: I Am Not Mistaken

MICHAEL

Fiahre’s sisters plunged to Earth and dove into the gathering of dark creatures that covered the hillside near the Door. Fiahre and I wished to meet with the Hallowed first, to better ascertain the shape of the battle. I led her around the cemetery to the back of the cathedral, and opened the door to the basement hallway. When we entered the room where the Hallowed met, Fiahre stood in the doorway but would not cross the threshold.

Cornelius looked up from his desk but did not lift his head from his hands. Longinus leaned against the wall. I did not know what he thought of seeing me there, nor of the Valkyrie who stood behind me, but Cornelius’ eyes grew wide and he stood from his chair.

“Lady,” he whispered, bowing his head low.

Fiahre bowed her head in response, but said nothing.

“Do you know each other?” I asked, referring to Fiahre and Cornelius, but it was Longinus who spoke from directly beside me - I hadn’t even heard him move.