She’d sent Lena a random photo of the Liber Tenebrarum with absolutely no explanation and then completely disappeared off the face of the earth. To be fair, she’d been a little busy making a pact with the Devil, talking to ghosts, and attempting to destroy a cursed grimoire. “…Shit.” Lena slowly shook her head like a disappointed mother dealing with a reckless teenager. “You’re honestly such a terrible friend.” “In my defense”—Dalila pointed at herself weakly—“a lot has happened since yesterday. I’m sorry.” “I can imagine that after the cryptic demon-book photo you sent me.” Lena raised one bleached eyebrow. “And just so you know, I only accept apologies through expensive food or emotional bribery.” Dalila opened her mouth, ready to explain everything. But Lena interrupted first.

