Fred had served his purpose. He was more use as a distraction than he would have been as protection. “Are you okay, Honey?” I asked as we wandered the yard, looking for nothing. She was quiet and seemed a little agitated. “I’m fine. The vampire didn’t even touch me. He was finished when you hit him with that first shot.” “Well, that’s good. I’m glad you weren’t hurt.” “Yeah, I’m great.” Honey landed on the air cleaner of an old car engine and sat down. “What are we looking for, Domino? There’s no stupid spirit here.” “I know. I just need to be sure.” “So what are you going to do now?” “I don’t have many options. I just have to stay close to Adan. Eventually the spirit will try to possess him again. When it does, I have to be ready.” Honey threw up her hands in exasperation. “You should go to your boss, Domino. The vampire was right. You’re too close to that…man. You don’t think straight.” “Let’s not start this again, Honey. I can’t go to my boss until I deal with the spirit.”
