Book Six: Chapter 34

“Of fucking course.” He moved his hand behind Yuki’s ear and gave it a pinch. When he felt her startle, he slid a hand over her mouth to keep her quiet. “The weird dream with the bug? Was Marley on vacation? Aren’t you supposed to read me my rights first? I demand my lawyer be present, but unthaw her first, she can’t do much right now.” He pictured her ass, bent over and just sitting in his living room like a work of art.

His magic moved. It was minor, but it was definitely there.

The spirit stared at him, then freaked out. Its features distorted and jumped about as if they were in a videogame and it was glitching. He heard his own voice repeat the words he had just said, only there was a fair amount of growling involved. It let out a cry, then whirled around the room before popping back into position above him as if nothing had happened.

“I am here regarding your welfare.” The spirit moved closer, its amorphous body shifting in the light until it had a body. The s