i figured charles would agree to that quickly enough , since his store is wrecked and his family has already left town . '' in the walls is set one gate , formed of two gigantic blades that cross each other to form a pointed arch . or tell newt , who now has a solid claim on her . '' `` is a new team of scientists studying that research ? `` oh see , there you 're wrong . `` the demon was your mother , '' he said , his gaze never leaving mine . 