“Rhyn’s coming back,” Toby said helplessly. “He’s a half-demon. They’re not that bad. Well, he’s not. The rest of them will eat you.”
“Katie married a half-demon? Is she going to Hell?”
“She’s already been.”
Toby felt almost as distraught at having to stay in the cell while his human was lost in the underworld. Not that he didn’t trust Rhyn or Gabe, just that, he might be able to find her first. He knew about Death’s domain from the angel memories.
“Hey, Toby,” Ully said in a quieter voice. “I’ve been playing with this. I think I got it.” He held out a hand that contained a small talisman. As Toby watched, Ully stuck his hand out of the cell and placed it on the wall.
His cell door clicked open. Toby bounced to his feet.
“Me, too!” he exclaimed.
“Ok, but let me talk to the demon first. We have to get past him to leave Hell.”
Toby held his breath as Ully disappeared through the door to where Jared sat. When the mad scientist wasn’t sent sailing back through the door, Toby sat down to put on his shoes. He glanced at Hannah. She was in no shape to walk, but she’d have to. He couldn’t help thinking his mama had been a little tougher when she found out about the Immortals.
Ully returned a couple of minutes later. He strode to Toby’s cell and dangled the talisman before it. Toby’s door opened.
“C’mon, Auntie Hannah!” Toby cried.
“No, she has to stay,” Ully said quickly. “Jared won’t let us all go. Just two of us. Um, no offense, but I think you and I should go.”
“Agreed.” Toby stepped out of the cell and closed it. “We’ll be back, Auntie Hannah. Promise.”
Hannah was crying too hard to pay attention. Ully led them into the antechamber, where Jared stood to one side with his arms crossed. Toby crowded Ully, not liking the way the demon’s eyes gleamed.
“I see you left me the cupcake,” it said. “Good choice, Immortal. If you don’t return…“
Toby shuddered, and Ully’s step quickened. They exited the jailer’s room into a long hallway, and Ully turned to him.