It was late by the time Violet reached the gates of the VIP Gold House, but she knew they would still be awake on account of lycanthropy. She buzzed the button and waited. But the gate opened almost immediately.
"You are upset," said Carl, appearing out of the shadows.
"Stop it with the evil sensory perceptions," Violet told him. "It is creepy, and it is not what you think."
He did not argue with her, which was a surprise. He turned and led her toward the house without a word. Even though it was what she wanted, she found it disappointing not to get a reaction from him.
"Ryan is in his room," he said when they got inside, then he left her standing by the door and walked away.
Violet watched him for a moment, not sure what he was playing at. Was he annoyed at her for some reason? Argui
