They cornered me, and my eyes popped open as Apep began to strike. I barely managed to swallow the scream burning in my throat while focusing on the four dog noses inches from my face. My voice was hoarse. “Guys, come on. We’ve talked about dog breath first thing in the morning.” “Were you chasin...
Thornadryll’s book was old, hadn't been heavily guarded and had definitely been stolen. Zoe was a rebellious teen, presumed runaway with a vampire fetish. My psychic tracking had led me to a half-built hotel, a pile of fresh vampire ash, and an elf. Something about the elf...
Both watched the terrain alertly while walking, hoping to find a sign of the others. “It’s rather beautiful out here,” she remarked. “Yeah, it is. But not as beautiful as you.” Amethyst turned her head to smile at him, but the smile faded at the oddly serious look Chase wore. She'd never seen su...
Kethyrdryll came out onto the terrace, an icy-faced Danielle on his arm. “There you are. It’s only a few minutes to the hour.” I groaned. “Toast time approaches. Better put my shoes back on.” “Where’s Terra?” Logan asked Danielle. “Dancing with the Rex’s younger son. Soames is keeping watch.” Ket...
They'd added their pavilion to Kethyrdryll's, and the pavilions had knitted together to form a larger one. Instead of a main room, we had a banquet hall. With a U-shaped table, which meant we could all see each other. There were two bathing chambers on the wall opposite the entrance, their doorwa...
Walking into it as a dog proved to be a whole new experience. The smell of the herbs and oils were so sharp and distinct, I felt dizzy. Logan held the door for Kate and Terra, who’d pointed out he’d promised her a trip to the shop once I’d been found. He didn’t hold the door for Thorandryll, who ...
I dipped a chip into the bowl of salsa. “Dane?” “Logan’s the new guy on the team.” “Officially, I am. But,” Logan held up a finger. “Unofficially, I began helping with cases before you did.” “Okay.” Dane slouched back and sighed. “We know that someone is stealing magical artifacts and killing peo...
Cal smoothed her hair back and put a glass of water to her lips. “Take a sip, darlin’.” From the door, Sebastian asked, “Why is it taking so long for her?” He put the glass back on the nightstand and looked at his nephew. Twenty-four hours was the n...