Book Four: Chapter 170

“Thanks, you’re a lifesaver. Where’s Tink?” Beth asked, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear and squinting toward the front walkway. The fading twilight cast long shadows across the porch, and the flicker of jack-o’-lanterns reflected off the glass panels of the door.

The kitsune scowled, ears twitching in irritation. “I lost track of her after she pantsed some guy dressed like a preacher.” Yuki’s tails flicked behind her in annoyance as she leaned against the railing. “She is out there raising mayhem, and everyone assumed I was her mother, so that wasn’t fun for me. I ran into Death, he said he’d keep an eye on her until I get back.” She shot a wary glance down the street, as if expecting the goblin to appear at any moment, wielding some improvised weapon.

Beth frowned, folding her arms. Could the grim reaper even stop someone like Tink if she got into serious trouble? “You’re headed ba