CHAPTER ONE
Sophie laid sleepily in bed even though she was awake. Sunday mornings were always lazy mornings. When she finally dragged herself out of her daze she went down stairs only to find that she, and her very over protective Goblin bodyguard, Sandor, (who had followed her as she trudged down the stairs) where the only people in the house. As Sophie walked into the kitchen, hundreds of terrifying theories rushed into her mind. Sandor could tell she was worried because he rested a big meaty hand on her shoulder. "They were not taken," he confirmed. "I would have sensed that by now". Of course, Sandor was right. They found a note about three minutes later... obviously written by Grady. His handwriting was atrocious.
Dear Sophie,
Don't panic...
(Man, Sophie wish she read that five minutes ago.)
...we just went to church. Edaline left some breakfast. We'll be back around 10:15
Love Mom & Dad
"Church?" Sophie mumbled to herself. Since when did her parents go to church? Sandor obviously didn't share her confusion because all did was smile and say, "Good for them."
Sophie paused "Did you know about this?"
"If by this you mean your parents attending Atlantic's new church, yes." he replied calmly.
"What did you do?" the words came out before she could stop them; before she could think about them really. The big goblin smile decreased.
"Well, I simply pointed it out and they seemed quite fond of the idea."
"Oh," was Sophie's only response.