Hazel and Holly — In the Midst of Midnight, Part Three

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Hazel and Hemlock walked into the great mausoleum to find Holly and Hawthorn standing before a great statue, both looking flustered and uncomfortable. Holly wouldn’t even meet Hazel’s gaze.

“Is everything all right here?” Hazel asked. “I’ve been worried sick about you, Holly.”

Holly, staring at the ground, nodded. “Sorry. I…” She trailed off without finishing the thought.

Hawthorn, meanwhile, took a great interest in studying the statue. Hazel loo...