My attention went beyond my thoughts to the homes of the upper class. Every home here had lush, sprawling lawns, winding driveways, and homes that belonged on the cover of magazines. So this was where Death lived.
It didn’t seem fair he got to live here and I had to stand behind the counter at the DMV every day for little more than minimum wage. Well, technically I didn’t do that anymore.
“Slow down and then stop here at the curb,” Storm instructed and I did as he asked, stopping the Jeep between houses, hoping no one would notice there was a car that looked like it didn’t quite belong.
“G.R.’s house is that one,” he said, pointing at the one just ahead. It was just as nice as the others with its stone façade and big windows. “I’ll see what I can find out. I’ll be right back.”
“I’m coming with you,” I said, shocked he thought I was going to sit in the car.
“Are you kidding me?” he said. “The whole idea is to not draw attention. You’re like a freaking red flag waving in the wind.”
“Excuse me?” I said. “Was that some kind of fat joke?”
He let out a frustrated sigh. “What is it with women? Always thinking men are insulting you…”
I glared at him.
“No, I was not calling you fat,” he explained. “I was saying that you aren’t exactly unnoticeable. You’ve got a happening body, bright blond hair, and you have a problem keeping your mouth closed.”
I’m pretty sure that last part was an insult. I let it go because he complimented my body.
“Look, just sit in the car. Arguing with you is wasting time.”
“Fine.” I sniffed.
I unzipped the window and he didn’t waste any time disappearing into the night. I let out a nervous sigh. Waiting around sucked.
I lasted for about five minutes.
Then I popped open the door and jumped out.
“Frankie, what are you doing?” Piper whispered.
“If he thinks I’m sitting in this car, he’s nuts.”
“What are you going to do?”
“I don’t know yet,” I said. “Wait here.”
I got no more than four steps down the street when she appeared at my side and we both made our way to the house silently.
“What the hell are you two doing?” Storm demanded from a dark area at the edge of the Reaper’s yard.
Both of us let out a little squeal. “Seriously! That was mean!” I pressed a hand to my chest to hopefully keep it from beating right out.
“You deserve it. I told you to stay in the car.”
“You took too long!”
“I was gone five minutes.”
Felt like a lifetime to me.
“What did you find out?” Piper asked, grabbing my hand and pulling me closer to wherever Storm was.
“Charming’s here. Getting him out isn’t an option this time.” His voice sounded a little funny.
“Why not!” I demanded.
