Island of Dragons (Unwanteds #7)(99)

Nearby, Fifer was concentrating on the bit of script that Seth had given her. She held it pinched between her fingers, and when she felt ready, whispered, “Seek.” A flash of light exploded from the paper and shot up to the second level of the mansion and in through a window, leaving a softly glowing line behind it. The girls waited breathlessly, hoping Seth was sleeping lightly enough that he would notice the spell.

Finally their best friend appeared at the glass. The girls waved frantically and jumped up and down, and after a moment Seth saw them. He waved back, then disappeared. A few minutes later he exited the back door of the mansion and closed it softly behind him. He was wearing his new component vest, its pockets bulging. Fifer smiled approvingly.

“What’s this all about?” he whispered. “How’d you do that seek spell?”

“Never mind that,” said Thisbe. “Did anybody see you?”

“Just the night chefs. They don’t pay much attention to me.”

“Let’s hope not.” Fifer scowled. “We need to move before Simber finds out what we’re doing out here. Come on.” She took off running across the lawn, toward the jungle. Thisbe and Seth jogged behind.

“Where are we going?” whispered Seth.

Thisbe glanced sidelong at him, her backpack jouncing on her back. She flashed a mischievous grin. “We’re going to rescue the young dragon.”