Grave Memory by Kalayna Price

Author:Kalayna Price [Price, Kalayna]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781101587041
Amazon: B0073XV38U
Goodreads: 13633743
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Published: 2012-07-02T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

“I should perform the ritual,” Rianna said as we passed through security at Central Precinct. “Based on the times the credit cards were typically charged, we only have an hour before the rider indulges in a five-star lunch. That’s not a lot of time, and my eyes recover faster.”

She had me there. I nodded agreement as I submitted to being scanned by a spellchecker wand. The security guard motioned me past, but when he turned toward Rianna he frowned.

“No dogs in the building, ma’am.”

Desmond curled his lips, showing massive canines and as his eyes narrowed, I swear the red ring around his pupil glinted.

Rianna threaded her fingers through his raised hackles. “He’s not a dog, he’s a barghest.”

The security guard blinked at her, and I could almost see the thought “bar guest” crossing his face.

“He’s fae,” I said, before the man actually said the thought out loud.

“A fae dog is still a dog, and we don’t allow pets.”

“But you allow working dogs, right?” I said, which made Desmond turn that glare on me. I ignored him. At the guard’s nod I said, “You saw our credentials and you know we’re headed to the morgue to raise a shade, but did you know that I’ve been blind for up to a week after using my magic?”

“Are you claiming he’s a Seeing Eye dog?”

“Folklore often portrays barghests as guardians who lead lost travelers home,” I said, not answering his question in the least, or mentioning that more often barghests were considered portents of death.

The guard frowned but after a moment’s hesitation, nodded. “Fine, but you need to get him a vest or something.”

“Right,” I said, only I was suddenly imagining the shaggy fae in a paisley sweater vest and it was all I could do to keep a straight face.

Once the guard waved the spellchecker over Rianna, he motioned us through the metal detectors, which didn’t make a peep. The fact we were both carrying enchanted daggers that neither the spellchecker nor the metal detector caught was both a relief—because I was armed—and worrisome, as that meant other people could be as well. Once we checked in and clipped on our visitor passes, we headed to the basement.

Falin met us outside the double doors of the morgue. He didn’t smile as we approached, or even say hello. He just nodded with a sort of grunt.

It reminded me of when we first met.

“So, are you going to tell us anything about the body?” I asked as he held open the door.

“I believe you’re the one who is supposed to tell me what happened.”

“Well, first we have some paperwork,” Rianna said, pulling a folder out of her bag.

Falin frowned at her before turning to me and cocking an eyebrow.

“I think this one is pro bono,” I whispered, relieving her of the folder. At her incredulous look, I whispered, “We raise the shade, and if it proves to be connected to our case, we get help from the FIB.”

“Yeah, because the FIB are known for working well with others.

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