Chapter 299

"Well, did she let us in?" Ulysses asked impatiently as the gatekeeper finished his phone call and returned to them.

"Yes, Mrs. Myers said you can go in," the gatekeeper replied, giving them a quick once-over. "Follow me."

As they walked, the gatekeeper added, "This place is big, so don't wander off. Stick to this path, and it'll take you to Mrs. Myers. But be careful not to touch anything-Mr. Myers won't be happy if you do. And don't run around. We've got quite a few animals here at Myers Manor, and you wouldn't want to be on the wrong end of one."

With that, the gatekeeper turned on his heel and left them to it.

Monty and his group headed down the path, aware of the sprawling expanse of the estate. They weren't in a hurry, so they took their time, chatting as they went.

"Remember to apologize once we get there," Monty said, looking at Horatio and the others sternly. "We need her help now, so let's not tick her off again."

the rest stayed silent, lost in their

the futility in nagging, soon fell quiet

nervously at Valerian's sleeve. "Doesn't it feel a bit dark

been walking for some time, but the further they went, the darker it seemed. The dense trees added an eerie touch, casting long shadows that

install a few streetlights?" Ulysses

favor, so she's in some far-off corner," Lisette suggested with a hint of

жет

like those tales of forgotten queens relegated to the tower, left to

fake head suddenly came crashing down from above, eliciting a scream from

and scrambling away from the gory

sick," Ulysses muttered, pushing Horatio's wheelchair. "Who does stuff

than he yelped in pain. He'd stepped into a bear trap, the metal jaws clamping down hard on his foot. In his

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