Clearly, the San Diego Coven had its work cut out for it. But was it worth it? How much money were we talking about? What artifacts were handed out as prizes? I made more mental notes to ask Adion later. My skull was becoming a pile of index cards and sticky notes.
“The Bestiary has been checked from top to bottom, and there was nothing on the cameras,” Adion said. “So, please, all of you, be careful. Unauthorized access to the Bestiary will be severely punished.”
“I do apologize,” Tobe said, staring at the marble floor beneath him, his head bowed in what felt like shame. “This has never happened before. The Bestiary has always been fully secured. I’ve never even needed additional security.”
“Tobe, please,” Adion said gently, placing a hand on his shoulder. “Do not blame yourself in any
