Chapter 86: Command
“Careful, one thing about making a deal with the devil,
he always comes to collect" —Gossip Girl.
“You’re planning to work us to death, don’t you?”
“Nah, I tend to keep you guys around as long as I can. Now run along, will you?” I dismiss the two strigois with a wave of my hand.
It will be at least another twelve hours before it’s safe to go out again. I’m not as heartless as to make them swim in the Arctic ocean until then. I give each of them a wrist band so they can tell the time and maintain communication with me.
Next, I have to deal with Gwi—the last loose end I have to tie up. I ask him what he wants, but he asks for a private audience. I nod in agreement then turn to little Tom.
“Will you be alright with them around?” I ask him. Of course, if the strigois
