Wakestone Hall chapter sampler

‘I think he’s hungry,’ whispered Ottilie. ‘We’re taking him downstairs, to let him out,’ said Stella. ‘I’ll come with you,’ said Agapanthus. ‘If we get caught, we’ll be in so much trouble,’ whispered Stella. ‘Of course. So we won’t get caught.’ Agapanthus sounded impatient. She quickly pushed her pillow under her blanket and gave it a pat. ‘Come on,’ she said. They tiptoed to the door again and peered out at the dark passageway, listening. After a moment, Stella whispered, ‘Let’s go.’ They slipped out of the dormitory and crept along in single file, keeping close to the wall. Stella led the way, carrying the cat, followed by Ottilie and then Agapanthus. They reached the end of the passageway and started down the staircase. The stairs creaked. They crept down slowly, step by step. On the floor below, they tiptoed past another row of dark doorways. Clumping sounds approached. Candlelight flickered. ‘It’s her again. Quick!’ whispered Stella. They dashed into a dormitory and flattened themselves against the wall behind the open door. The cat mewed again and butted his head against Stella’s ear in a friendly manner.

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