Marcus asked, peering out the front window so he could keep his eye on our speeding ball of light. “I plan on telling people I was seduced by evil,” Landon said, sending a reassuring wink to Bay in the rearview mirror. “Watch yourself, fresh mouth,” Aunt Tillie said. “Who says I was talking about Bay?” Landon teased. “I’m going to blame you.” “You’re going to tell people I seduced you?” Aunt Tillie was nonplussed. Landon scowled. “No.” “That’s what seduced means, dim bulb.” “Just … focus on your ball of light,” Landon instructed. “It’s not going to do us any good if it dissipates before we get to our destination.” “Young man, my spells don’t dissipate,” Aunt Tillie said. “Turn right at the next road.” “Are you sure?”
