Chapter 32

“I’ll stay until forensics gets here,” Esteban offered. He turned to Tasia and gave her a little bow. “Good work.”

She nodded in acceptance and stepped up to the edge of the roof. Esteban cleared his throat, reminding Tasia that the cops were still down below, now watching with interest. Tasia pretended to scrape something off her shoe, then made for the nearest ladder.

Feeling slightly vindicated, she descended with a smile. Once at the bottom, she waited for Esteban. Julian eventually emerged from the lounge, tucking a wand away. Tasia could smell the fresh magical wards in the air.

“Looks like we’ve got a plan, then.” Lynn jerked her head in the direction of her car. “Drinks are on me tonight.”

Luis and Courtney let out a cheer and climbed into the Expedition with Lynn. Tasia hopped into the back seat, determined to stay awake this time. Her stomach rumbled as they pulled away from the Sunset Lounge, turning out onto the main street.

She was asleep i