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both halves that he or she might see the other, either one or both will die.”
    “Fine. Whatever. Only one of us will touch the amulet at a time. No problem.” Will pulled Lucy against his side. “We can do this.”
    Lucy smiled. It saddened her that they couldn’t be together always, but seeing each other one week a month was better than nothing.
    “It’s a possibility, except you will always be running. Now that the King’s Paranormal Inquiries Division know you two possess the pieces they will never stop searching for you. And we have paranormals at our disposal.”
    “Paranormals? The King’s Paranormal what?” Will let go of Lucy’s hand and began to pace. “Explain that part, please.”
    “We are the police for the paranormal entities in this world. We imprison or destroy those of a supernatural nature who don’t conform to the laws set by the paranormal community.”
    Lucy shook her head. “You aren’t making any sense. You and your mother work for my family. Is she part of this too?”
    “No, Miss, but I’ve also been working for the King’s Paranormal Inquiries Division or the KPID for many years.”
    “Well my mind is blown,” Will interjected. “I wonder if this division still exists in my time.”
    “I wouldn’t know, sir, but it wouldn’t surprise me. The paranormals need to be kept in check.”
    “Amazing,” Will said.
    “The KPID is still run by the government. It isn’t my favorite thing about England.” Sebastian went to the sideboard and poured himself something dark, thick, and red before returning.
    “So, maybe the first step would be for me to return to my time and find out if the KPID still exists. If it doesn’t, I can return and tell you. Then once the appropriate amount of time has passed, Lucy can use her piece of the amulet and come forward. We can live in peace there.” He kissed Lucy’s forehead, excited once again.
    It wasn’t the perfect scenario, but it could work. “Yes,” Lucy said.
    Harriet still looked subdued. “Lucy would need to stay in hiding while you are gone. I will try to protect you, Miss, but if you are found and refuse to give up your piece of the amulet, you will be arrested and imprisoned. Your family, Mr. Godwin, no one will ever hear from you again.”
    Lucy gasped. That didn’t sound good.
    “I will help her,” Dashel said.
    “As will I,” Sebastian added. “In fact she can remain here. The magic used by the creatures within the KPID cannot penetrate the wards I’ve placed around my property.”
    “Tis true,” Harriet admitted. “But my Popper probably tracked me to your property line. I’m sure the KPID are aware the amulet is here.”
    Sebastian snorted. “Let them come.”
    Dashel sipped his drink. “Another option we haven’t mentioned is destroying the amulet.”
    Harriet shook her head. “The book cautions against that as well. The amulet was created by a god and can only be destroyed by one as well. Many have tried over the centuries and each time the amulet ended up killing the person who attempted to break it.”
    “You are just the bearer of all sorts of great news,” Will retorted, frustrated. He ran his hands through his hair, blowing out a breath in exasperation.
    “I know and I’m sorry.” Harriet stared at her hands.
    “It isn’t your fault,” Dashel said kindly.
    “I appreciate you trying to make me feel better, but it doesn’t change anything.”
    Lucy sat beside Harriet. “This isn’t your fault.”
    “Thank you, Miss.” Her eyes watered.
    “What about when the gods escape the box? You said you could only hold them for a time, not forever, correct?” Dashel asked, looking at Sebastian.
    “Then it won’t matter whether we are in this time or mine. Apep will find us for sure. And he won’t stop until he’s killed us.”
    “But what if you contained the amulet and hid it?” Harriet asked.
    “That might work. I’ll research my druid books on the subject.” Sebastian smiled.