Chapter 8

Theodore sat at a table in the large library.

Sunlight slanted in through the windows behind him, his shoulders and the back of his head slowly growing warm with their attention.

He had a few blank sheets of paper out in front of him and a stack of books at his side.

He’d sent word to the boys to come see him when their classes ended and now, he waited.

The professor hoped he wouldn’t be dragging the boys into something that would kill them. It was sure to be dangerous but he definitely needed their help if he was to try to track down all the Half-Myths in the area to warn them or offer them safety.

He looked up at the familiar scent of the two boys entering the library, a fair distance away from where he sat.

Abel towered over his blond friend, his body built sturdier and eyes always kept hidden under the hood of his hoodie. The Half-Merman had it in him to be a terrifying swimmer but had chosen not to pursue sw