"I shall go with you, children," Bodicea declared, the sunlight streaming through the windows making her seem more transparent than usual. "If you are truly dealing with changelings, then my knowledge of the Faerie world should be of use to you."
Tamara gave her a grateful smile. "Thank you, Bodicea. From what our visitor told me, it is not a pleasant expedition on which we embark."
The ghostly warrior queen bowed, then faded into the shadows, leaving William and Tamara alone in the library. Tamara, feeling frazzled, heaved herself down into a plush green armchair and sighed heavily.
"I had hoped all three ghosts might accompany us," she said as she brushed a strand of hair out of her face. "But as long as Nigel is with us I believe that will-"
"Nigel?" William said abruptly. "You cannot be serious. He's a vampire, Tam, not some puppy you can carry around in your handbag."
"I resent your tone, William," she said peevishly.
