Chapter 38 Breakthrough

• HELENA
• He hesitated, before saying, “He called it the scroll of vengeance. Some ancient artifact with a lot of magic. I don't know much about it.” It was like a bucket of ice water was poured on me. What the hell? What kind of twisted fate was this? Why did he just happen to be after the same scroll?
• “Caleb… I don't think I can help you with this. I've got a lot on my plate already. There are tons of people who know a lot about the library. Why don't you find out?” I said in one breath. Regardless of the circumstances, I didn't want to be his sidekick. I was already feeling lightheaded sitting across from him. He opened his mouth to respond when the waiter came forward with ‘our’ order. I wouldn't lie, the bagels were nice. Crispy soft goodness.