Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep

Author:Jennifer Estep [Estep, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: General, Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781439155431
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2010-01-26T06:46:11+00:00

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“Sure.” I made him a sandwich, then one for me, and a couple more for whoever got to them first. Donovan moved over to the table and sat next to Finn, while I got a gallon of milk out of the fridge and plucked some mugs out of the cabinet. I set the mugs on the table, then wrapped my hand around one of them and reached for my magic. Ice crystals frosted the container, guaranteeing that whatever was poured inside would stay cold. I repeated the process on the other two glasses. Donovan stilled, and his hazel eyes narrowed at the small display of magic. “You’re an elemental. An Ice.” I shrugged. “I have a little bit of magic, detective. That’s all. Hardly worth mentioning.” Finn eyed me. He knew I had more than just a little magic, but for once he didn’t contradict me. I finished with the mugs and slid Caine’s sandwich over to him. He picked it up but hesitated before biting down into it, as though just looking at the food I’d prepared was enough to make him keel over and start foaming at the mouth. He should have known by now that poison really wasn’t my forte. A cheap, theatrical device, just like blackmail. The detective chewed and swallowed. Surprise spread across his face. “This is really good.” “Better than the Cake Walk?” I asked. He didn’t look at me. “Not better, just different.” Finn elbowed the detective in the side. “I told you Gin makes the best sandwiches around.” Donovan didn’t respond, but he took another bite and poured himself some milk. I grabbed my own sandwich and milk, and joined the two men at the table. The peanut butter, pureed pumpkin, and banana wove a thick texture together, while the honey and cinnamon added a touch of tart sweetness to the mix. Perfect. “Any new leads?” I asked Finn after I’d eaten half my sandwich. He shook his head and wiped his fingers on one of the paper towels. “Not really. My contacts sent me some new intel on Halo Industries and the James sisters. I’ve scanned through it, but nothing’s popped out at me yet. Maybe in the morning when I’m fresher.” My gray eyes flicked to the detective. “I think it’s time you told us what you and Gordon Giles were talking about at the opera house.” Caine nodded. “Yeah, it probably is.” I was mildly surprised he was giving in so easily. Perhaps my sandwich really was that good. Or maybe the detective had finally realized working with us was his best option at this point. His only option, really. Caine finished his sandwich, drained his milk, and started his story. “Gordon Giles contacted me about three months ago. Said he had information about a major embezzlement scandal at Halo Industries. Said he would give me all the information I needed to put several people away for a long time, if I would Generated by ABC Amber LIT Converter, http://www.

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