MAXINE

We moved carefully through the lodge. Mr. Grayson kept leading the way. We left the basement and climbed up the broad staircase to the second floor. Zel walked beside me, her magic still glowing faintly. She was ready to fight.

Peter and Regina were behind us, their eyes scanning every corner. Peter's fingers glowed just a bit. He was also at the ready.

We reached the top of the stairs. Mr. Grayson paused, turning to face us. “The piece has to be somewhere in this part of the ...