Topper walked around the side of the Sheriff’s office as if it was the first time she’d walked into the square that day. Looking confused wasn’t even a challenge after hearing Aura’s bad news. She trudged over to Theo, forcing a smile to her mouth.
“Oh, Sheriff—there you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you. Evanna had one of those days again. That temporary black-out we had a bit ago—well, I’ll try hard to make sure she doesn’t do that again. I swear you just can’t find scientists who understand the power limits of small towns like yours.”
Topper turned and looked at the first man. The men who came always looked like perfect clones of each other right down to their height, weight, and clothes. Even their sunglasses matched. She stuck out her hand to the one staring at her the harde
