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We pay for our food and carry it out. The backer upper guy is returning to his vehicle at the same time.
“Watch and learn.” Evan hurries to start his Corvette and pulls in front of the offending car.
The guy sits for a moment, waiting for us to move. Evan makes several horrible attempts to back into a space next to the backer’s car, essentially blocking him in until Evan can figure out how to park.
Soon enough, the backer honks and yells out his window, flipping us off. “Move it, buddy!”
“But this is more efficient to hold everyone up and back into the spot!” Evan calls out.
“Don’t be a dick!” the man says.
“Funny, that was what I wanted to say to you earlier,” Evan says, then punches the gas and zips out of the parking lot before the man can register what happened.
* * *
When we returned to the barracks, Evan yells, “Food!”
“My favorite!” Kurtis says happily as he rushes to greet us. This offer of food has smoothed over his irritation at being left behind.
Dante strolls in and grabs his sandwich. “You two have fun?”
“Kind of boring really,” I say.
He brightens after that. “I have a gig tonight. Karma requested you come with me to train.”
“Uh, sure.” With apprehension, I look at our unofficial leader, Evan. “What time? I had something I wanted to work on tonight.”
“Ten, so you should have time, right?”
“Where are we going?” I ask.
“A party. Wear that cute black dress in your closet.”
“Did you go through my stuff?”
“Greta hung up your clothes after your attack. I asked her if you had anything to wear out. I might have peeked to check if you had anything that would work for the gig.”
“Hmm.” I huff. “Stop snooping through my stuff, creeper.”
“Fine.”
Dante looks chastised, so I leave him alone.
When Kurtis chuckles, I give him the stink eye.
“Does that go for me too?” he asks.
“No boundaries around here.” I throw my hands in the air, and I storm off to create one with magic.
10
LITTLE BLACK DRESS
During our car ride earlier, I asked about any available places nearby where we can have a private conversation, and Evan told me the lot next to Karma’s is vacant.
It’s a great location, since I don’t want to create a warded space onherland—she might be able to sense my protective magic within her territory.
After scarfing down the takeout meal, I wander around the empty lot to find the best spot. I need something that’s blocked by trees or a hill from the road and the barracks. I also require an open area to invite the guys to join my quest for understanding my powers—to test what I can do. Finally, I stumble across a sweet spot that will work for all my needs. It’s out of sight of any prying eyes, because I definitely don’t need the other agents discovering my sacred place.
