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She flashed him a dark look, then shrugged as he leaped in the front seat.
“I’l meet you there,” I said, heading toward my Jag. Yes, something had happened, and I wanted to know what. But nobody was talking. I threw the car into gear and screeched away from the street, Chase fol owing me.
I decided that I had to contact Ivana Krask as soon as I’d cleaned up and ask for her help. If she could take care of some of the spirits in the Greenbelt Park District, I’d buy her a whole fucking side of beef, if she wanted.
CHAPTER 14
The FH-CSI building was always lit up. As I pul ed in, I saw Camil e’s car, but neither Camil e nor Vanzir was in sight. She’d sped down the road like a bat from hel . Chase leaped out of his car, right next to me. He met up with me and we silently jogged to the building.
As we headed toward the medic unit, I glanced at him. He wasn’t panting as much; he was having an easier time. I had set my pace briskly but held back so that he’d be able to keep up.
Usual y Chase struggled, but he was breathing easily at this point. But right now, Chase’s changes weren’t my main focus.
As we burst through the ER doors, I could hear shouts from one of the emergency rooms and saw two of the nurses, both elves, preventing Camil e from bursting through the doors. Vanzir was sitting on one of the sofas, his head down, elbows propped on his knees.
I hurried over to my sister. “What? What have they said?”
“Only that he’s alive. He’s hurt so badly, Menol y. A splinter from the stake hit his liver or something bad like that. I know he can heal fast, but he has to stay out of danger long enough for the process to begin.” Her face was streaked with tears, the mascara leaving long trails along her cheeks. She looked stunned, like a deer caught in the headlights.
She’s in shock, I thought, and nobody has bothered to notice. With Morio’s life-threatening injuries, it was no wonder, but . . . I motioned to one of the nurses. “My sister’s in shock, I think.
Can you get her a blanket?”
She nodded. “Be right back. Meanwhile, some food would probably help her.”
“She’s insane. How can I eat right now?” Camil e shook her head, but Vanzir was on his feet, heading for the door. He was pul ing out some change for the vending machines.
Chase joined us after peeking into the ER. “He’s alive. They’ve taken the stake out of his side and are working on his injuries. Sharah and Mal en wil do everything possible to help him. Please, trust them.”
Camil e sniffled and Chase handed her his handkerchief. She dabbed at her tears and blew her nose. A nurse came rushing back and wrapped a blanket around her shoulders, leading her over to a chair.
“Sit here and if you feel faint, let us know. We’re al working on your husband right now, but ask at the front desk if you need help.” She scurried away, a worried look in her eye.
Vanzir returned and handed her both a couple of Reese’s peanut butter cups and a package of cashews. “I couldn’t find a Milky Way . . . sorry. But these should help. I’m going to find some coffee for you.”
Camil e gave him a long look, then accepted them and ripped open the candy, forcing herself to eat. “I do trust them—I’ve trusted Sharah with my life before. But . . . but . . . he was hurt so badly . .
.”
Pausing, she let out a low, bleak sigh. “I don’t understand. How did the ghosts grow so powerful? Death magic won’t work on them, that much I can tel you. They seem supercharged.”
“I’m not sure what’s going on. I’m not an expert on spirits. Do you think they’re over a ley line?” I frowned. Where was Delilah when we needed her and her super-duper computer? Crap, Delilah! I hadn’t even thought to cal and let them know how we were.
I held up my hand and moved to one side, punching speed dial for home on my phone. Delilah answered.
“We’ve been wondering what the hel ’s going on. Are you guys okay? I’ve been antsy al evening. I’ve had the feeling something went terribly wrong.”
“It’s bad.” I lowered my voice to keep Camil e from overhearing. Al of us had super-sized hearing. “Morio’s in surgery. He was seriously injured when a spirit tried to stake me and ended up running it through his liver.”
“Holy fuck.” Delilah fel silent for a moment, then asked, “Wil he live? Is anybody else hurt?”
“He’s in surgery now. We just have to hope we got help soon enough. As far as everyone else . .
. Chase did some pretty spectacular tricks down there and we’re going to have to get him tested.
Something’s changed inside him—he’s developing an ability to repel spirits out of his aura. And . .
. I know something weird went down between Vanzir and Camil e, but neither is talking and both look shaken.”
