Janus scuttled up the path, Madden between him and Eva. They began to stretch ahead, and Madden turned to wait.
“No. Don"t.” Eva waved them on. “Get the car started. I"ll be right behind you.”
They disappeared for a moment around a bend, and for once, Eva felt none of the confusion that had so far accompanied Madden"s every exit. The spell had truly been broken.
The voices were growing less distant, and more frenzied as it became evident their prey was eluding them. It didn"t take Eva long to reach the car. The engine was purring, Madden at the wheel.
Eva breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried Janus would insist, but in the presence of others, he was happy to be subservient. Climbing in she said, “Go. They aren"t happy, whoever they are, and I have a feeling they would finish
