Raine wasn't convinced Skulduggery would be quite as counterproductive as he seemed to think, but there was little point in arguing it when the division of tasks was not only straightforward but necessary. "As fine as any of us can be, given the circumstances," Raine said, resisting the urge to cover the place he'd shot her. "Don't worry about me. I'll find him, and we'll go from there."

One step at a time. It was all that they could do. And if Skulduggery was in pursuit of the stone, that endeavor was in good hands.