Page 28 of Dead Heat

“Not this time. Tonight’s guest appearance was the Erinyes in their flying devil dog forms.”

His body stiffened. “Furies in Fairhaven? Were they looking for you?”

“I think so.” I told him about my agreement with West to tell the police about the supernatural world.

“It’s risky,” Kane said. “Chief Garcia is a good cop, but she’s very grounded in human reality. You may lose credibility with her.”

“That’s been my concern, too, but Leo said she trusts me.”

“That doesn’t mean she will after your talk.”

“What about West’s involvement? She has a longer history with him. Do you think she’ll turn on him?”

He contemplated the question. “She is fairly close with Davies. That’s probably the biggest point in your favor.”

“Do you want to be involved?”

“Strategically, I think it’s best if it’s only the two of you. That way if the chief reacts poorly, we still have me as an intermediary.”

“Smart.”

His smile was electric. “I’m glad you stopped by.”

I folded my arms across my chest. “I’m not getting on that counter.”

“That’s not what I meant. Josephine has identified the guests that went home with Alessandro.”

“Oh. Right.”

“They’re regulars. Carrie and Del Riggio. Husband and wife.”

“Better than siblings. If they’re regulars, would you rather have Josie talk to them?”

“It’s because they’re regulars that I think it’s best if you speak to them as a neutral third party. I don’t want to risk alienating good customers.”

Fair enough. “Species?”

“Unclear, but Josie said whenever they come in, they reek of magic.”

“Are they local?”

“No, but they live right across the river.”

“New York?”

“New Jersey.”

I shuddered. “This is cruel and unusual punishment. Is this because of our tiff? Are your prince of hell tendencies rising to the surface?”

He grinned. “Take Gun or Cam with you.”

“I’m not afraid. Just grossed out.”

He arched an eyebrow. “By a polyamorous relationship?”

“By New Jersey.”

Chuckling, he typed on his phone. “I’m sending you their address.”

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