Chapter 78

He took several more steps closer to her, keeping his hands up. “I’m not sure how much you read of your brother’s notebook, but the bad guy is after these special necklaces we have.” He reached inside his shirt with his thumb, hooked the cord of his defensive talisman, and pulled the glowing necklace out so that she could see it. “Since you and your family didn’t have any and didn’t know they existed, we figured he wouldn’t bother you, because he would have no reason to. We figured he wouldn’t have anything to gain by hurting you and your family.”

Another step and he was clear of the glass. “But truth is, he likes hurting people. The guy is evil. Pure fucking evil. And we underestimated him. I am so sorry that they were hurt. I can’t undo it. I wish I could, Kenna. But all I can do is try and keep yousafe. And Terrell, too. And if I ever see that monster again, I’m gonna hurt him. Really bad. You can bet on that.”