Dark Moon Wolf by Sarah E. Stevens

Author:Sarah E. Stevens [Stevens, Sarah E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: dark paranormal, murder, fiction
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2017-09-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Even though we were all conscious of the grave danger Kayleigh might be in, we decided Sheila’s point had merit. Funny how relief from fear made us all hungry. After taking care of mundane details—changing Carson’s diaper, returning Tim’s wallet, introducing ourselves fully, etc.—we piled back into my car and headed to a nearby brew pub. We ordered food and drinks and started from the beginning.

Now that we weren’t trying to abduct him or make him insane, Tim turned out as genial as he appeared. I wondered how strong a Were he was—after all, he’d been overcome by Eliza pretty easily—but I reminded myself of the incongruous Lily Rose and tried not to jump to conclusions. I almost asked him outright, but realized at the last minute it might be a rude question. I’d find out from Eliza later.

Tim listened intently to Eliza recount our meeting with Suzy, raised his eyebrows at our brief explanation of Sheila’s witchcraft, and nodded as my history with Mac apparently explained both Carson’s existence and our vested interest in the investigation. Tim didn’t seem surprised our presence in Vegas wasn’t sanctioned by the council; apparently, he had gathered as much from our unorthodox grouping and behavior. He listened with a neutral expression to our speculations about a traitor within the council, nodding in agreement with some of our points. In trade for our stories, he told us about the last few days and Kayleigh’s disappearance.

“So,” he concluded, “she’s been missing for just over a day. Mac was missing for four days before his murder, so hopefully she’s still alive. It’s actually a good sign she was kidnapped, I think, since Carlos was murdered right away. Carlos must have been onto something forcing them to kill him immediately. But we don’t have time to waste.” He ran a hand over his head, leaving several of the tight dark curls standing straight up. He explained he’d already retraced Kayleigh’s steps through the city, confirming her presence at two police stations and an animal control office before losing her scent. He hadn’t sensed any other Weres at those locations. He’d returned to the Silver Token to see if traces of anyone staking out those rooms remained.

I stared down at my nearly untouched pint of stout. No, I didn’t like stout, I hadn’t forgotten, but somehow ordering it made me feel closer to Mac. In a weird and kind of painful way. A silly notion and right then, I really wished I’d ordered a pale ale after all.

Eliza leaned forward, articulating clearly, “Tim, do you have access to Kayleigh’s things? Her personal possessions?”

He nodded, gaze moving to Sheila’s face.

“All right then,” said our Witch as she lifted her glass, “bottoms up and let’s get to work.”

****

Of course, it wasn’t quite that easy. They dropped me back at our hotel first, so I could put Carson to bed before he lost it completely. Sheila took a moment to nick into the office and pay for another room; she was lucky enough to get one next door to Eliza and me.

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