Theodore They were closing in fast and, as we weren’t sure where Skye was, mom opened a portal and pulled me back into the castle. One of the demons saw the portal and lost his arm as it closed on him. “WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!” I immediately felt bad for screaming at my mom, who was just trying to help. “I’m sorry, mom. I didn’t mean …” “It’s okay, son.” She stroked my cheek just like she did when I was young. “Come on, you are bleeding all over my carpet. I need to dress your wound again, and then I think we need to call in some backup before we step into the demon world again.” Skye “You have to get out of here!” The witch’s voice echoed from her side to mine. I couldn’t see her where she was chained up, and I wished I could help her. She was clearly in pain, but then again, everyone