“You don’t either.” “I’ve been here longer than you.” “By about twelve hours.” She made a disgusted noise. “That’s long enough to know that they aren’t normal.” “Well, this is the afterlife.” She waved that away with her free hand. “This goes beyond that. I’d expect some quirky characters to be hanging around, but these guys are just downright strange. Take that Ethan guy. He had dogs everywhere at his camp. And this place is overrun with cats. Not to mention the fact that the king has a Velociphant, whatever that turns out to be. Who do you know who has a million cats and a Velociphant?” “You have a point.” Her thumb stroked absently over the back of his hand. Inexplicably, the touch made his groin tighten. “I’m telling you, this isn’t going to be good news.” He released her hand

