He grunted. “The possibility crossed my mind when the caller gave me your location.” He shifted a little so he was half shielding me from behind. I was annoyed, but let it drop for the moment. “You said a bear-like animal with six legs and yellow eyes? And you"ve never heard about it or seen one before?” I shook my head. “No. I first thought it was one of Remo Drammen"s minions.” He grunted, and we let the topic drop, both of us falling silent after that. I had other important things to consider. Now that I had scratched my mother—or Elizabeth—from my to-do list, all that was left was to disappear from the radar. Piece of cake. Logan was supposed to be leaving for Seattle in the morning, where he would be meeting his friend. That is, if his friend ever showed up. I considered my options

