Elaine Veils Out of Apartment

Elaine gave me a strained smile. "Thank you, Harry. " She lifted her staff closer to her, holding it with both hands. "Can you get the door for me?"

"They're going to be out there watching. "

"I'll veil. They won't see me. "

"They're good. "

She shrugged and said without emphasis, "I'm better. I've had practice. "

I shook my head. "What are we going to do about the faeries?"

"I don't know," she said. "I'll be in touch. "

"How can I contact you?"

She nodded toward the door. I opened it. She stepped up beside me and kissed my cheek again, her lips warm. "You're the one with the office and the answering service. I'll contact you. " Then she stepped to the door, murmuring quietly under her breath. There was a glitter of sudden silver light around her that made me blink. When I opened my eyes again, she was gone.

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