Almost as soon as they begin their journey, it becomes clear their mission is a trap.
Avery was right: this adventure is not going to be like any other.
Shudder. Her Highness sat propped on a chair before the hearth. Those brown eyes seemed to hold a chill when they considered Avery. It must be her imagination. Portraits couldn’t change expressions.
Could they?
Goosebumps prickled down her spine, even in her wine-colored wool coat. Despite ice water and a second cup of coffee at lunch, her mouth was dry. She needed a mint, and a heck of a lot more than that for what lay ahead.
Ignus, with Stan’s reluctant assistance, had taken the painting off the wall. She’d swear the ghostly woman’s entreating gaze fastened onto the youthful wizard. Was there a hint of triumph in her soulful brown eyes?
Yes. No! Paintings couldn’t alter their original state. Artwork remained the same.
Doubt crept over her, and alarm twinged. The Weeping Angels in Doctor Who moved nearer whenever you blinked. Granted, they were a fictional race of predatory creatures who only resembled angel statues. But this painting struck her as equally sinister. Never mind it had the appearance of a beautiful woman. The truth lay in her eyes.
Could they?
Goosebumps prickled down her spine, even in her wine-colored wool coat. Despite ice water and a second cup of coffee at lunch, her mouth was dry. She needed a mint, and a heck of a lot more than that for what lay ahead.
Ignus, with Stan’s reluctant assistance, had taken the painting off the wall. She’d swear the ghostly woman’s entreating gaze fastened onto the youthful wizard. Was there a hint of triumph in her soulful brown eyes?
Yes. No! Paintings couldn’t alter their original state. Artwork remained the same.
Doubt crept over her, and alarm twinged. The Weeping Angels in Doctor Who moved nearer whenever you blinked. Granted, they were a fictional race of predatory creatures who only resembled angel statues. But this painting struck her as equally sinister. Never mind it had the appearance of a beautiful woman. The truth lay in her eyes.
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