Her news had both her partner and supervisor riled. Azeem’s tail flicked so hard he actually slapped Cal several times. The ogre found himself in the unenviable position of asking his boss to keep his flapping tail to himself. Azeem took it better than he expected. As Tony filled them in on her conversation with Adonis and her suspicions about Serena, Cal was all but jumping out of his skin. Once Azeem ended the conversation with Tony, Cal railed,“I gotta be the most gullible ogre on the face of the planet! That little nymph played me like a violin.” Then he grimaced, “I wonder if Heraphina is even involved in this whole plot? Are we wasting time here? ‘Cause we are seriously running low on time to waste, am I right?” “Do not fret, Detective Kelly. I am sure that we are ahead of any potential...deadline.” Both Beings winced. “I am also quite sure that Heraphina is involved. I believe that she has realized that Serena is ready to sell her out to cover her own involvement.
