Chapter 14 Nothing But A Lie

• “It must be a misunderstanding,” I said quickly. “Judith went to town to withdraw money and should be back tonight. You can confront her yourself and ask. She'd never harm you.”
• “Excellent!” The priest growled through clenched teeth, trembling with rage. “I'll make sure to ask her myself!”
• Before leaving, he handed me a talisman. “You're carrying a lot of resentful energy with you. It's no wonder your family can always find you. This talisman will mask your presence. Keep it with you and leave this place for good. Consider this my thanks for telling me about Judith. But mark my words—don't trust that evil spirit.”