Luca chuckled and tapped call contact. Kyle answered after two rings. “Dude come on, I’m with my girl right now,” Luca said in a mocking tone. “Just kidding. What’s up?” “How is…?” Kyle began, but paused, obviously not remembering Jules by name. “Jules,” Luca clarified. “Yeah.” “She’s going to be okay. Someone from her coven is here though, which could be bad.” “The guy? Because he seems unreasonably grumpy.” “You have no idea,” Luca said. “But no, it’s his wife. I’m waiting on the porch. You know, in case she decides to try and kill me.” “So, you’ve been put outside, are being a good dog?” Kyle asked playfully. “Very,” Luca replied. “Now that the secret’s out, do Hayley and I get to meet this mystery temptress?” “Let me talk to Jules about it,” Luca said as he saw the back door

