7
On reflex, I set my palm over my new wristwatch. Walker said he’d hide forever, but the location is loaded on this watch. Suddenly, it’s become my most important possession.
Trav speaks, breaking up my thoughts. “Oh, Scala Mother. May I give you a humble word of advice?”
“No.”
That doesn’t stop Trav from sharing, however. “Leave that ghoul alone. You’re our sacred Scala Mother. Ghouls are evil. Befriending one risks your life. And if a foul ghoul gave you that very watch? Drop it in a ditch.”
“Maybe you couldn’t hear me before.” I clear my throat and then speak in a super-loud voice. “NO ADVICE. And if you insult my friend again, we will have trouble.” As I say the word trouble, I make my irises glow demon red.
Trav raises his hands like we’re in a Western and I just pointed my six
