19 “You have an uncle who’s one of us?” Liz asks, her eyes round with surprise. “I didn’t know this.” “Neither did I,” I say. “There’s only one Guide named Kyle in the city,” Liz says thoughtfully. “Grant.” “That’s him. Kyle f*****g Grant,” I say through gritted teeth. “Wait,” Thomas says. “He’s in law enforcement.” “You know him?” I ask. “Somewhat. Though he never hangs out at the club.” “I know him a little better,” Liz says. “And I could easily see him as a Traditionalist. I always knew he had issues, but I never suspected such deep-seated—” “He’s a dead man,” I interrupt. “So you don’t need to analyze him.” Liz sighs. “I’m sorry,” she says, “but I’m going to have to go back on one thing I said. I don’t think killing him is a good idea.” “Why the f**k not?” I snap. Great, now

