× Trix ×
“Sure, sure,” she says, clearly enjoying this way too much. “Anyway, back to business. This P.O. Box thing... we should be careful. If it’s a trap, we don’t want to walk into it blindly.”
I nod, my mind shifting gears like an automated car. “Yeah, I figured as much. That’s why I’m coming with you.”
Alvera gives me a side-eye. “Oh, so now you’re Mr. Cautious? Where was this energy when you let Dixie wander into the woods and get bitten by a snake?”
“Okay, first of all,” I say, narrowing my eyes at her, “I didn’t let her do anything. She’s her own person. And second, I warned her about it, remember?”
“Yeah, and look how well that turned out.”
I roll my eyes. “Can we focus, please?”
She shrugs. “Fine, fine. But don’t say I didn’t warn you if this whole thing turns into a
