A few days later, Neil and his friends gathered together to meet Eloise at a graveyard. The children took longer to get together than expected, so it was almost night by the time they had arrived.

“Ayla and Cameron made us late because their mom made them change clothes first. She said that if they were goin’ ta go out in the dark, they’d better be wearin’ somethin’ bright,” Rhea explained.

“That’s okay, I was chatting with Eloise while I waited for everyone to get here. Does anyone know if Scarlet is coming?” Neil asked, looking a little disappointed.

“I know she got permission, but that doesn’t mean she’s always going to come,” Ayla replied.

“We’ll just have to get started without her then. If we stay out too long, we’re all going to end up in trouble,” Neil said with a sigh.