“You’re lucky there’s no one nearby.” He was unrepentant. “Where are you going?” “To the Grand Grimoire.” I resumed walking. “The guild is a few blocks down this street. I’m supposed to see the GM.” I drew several steps ahead before Zylas caught up and matched my pace. Noticing the undemonlike bounce in his step, I had to suppress a laugh. “Still feeling good about defeating Tahēsh?” He smirked down at me. “You do not understand. He is First House. I am Twelfth House. The best I have killed before is Fifth House.”
