CHAPTER SIXTEEN
“What do you see, boss man?”
Bo and I waited as Cassandra disappeared around the corner. In my mind’s eye, the spider panels faded.
“We wait and see where she’s going,” I said.
I cracked the window, inhaled.
“Where do you think she’s headed?” Bo asked.
“She’s going to ask someone for help.”
“Should we follow?” Bo asked.
“The spider’s got it,” I said. “Besides, I don’t feel like chasing right now, or any of the unpleasant side effects that come from a chase.”
“Still feeling bad, huh?”
“You have no idea.”
I wanted to take a nap and let the spider wake me when Cassandra reached her destination. But I was feeling a little better. I couldn’t tell if the poison had peaked yet or if my body was just used to the horrid suffering.
“Now would be a hell of a time to bust i
