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Michael chuckled, low and deep,her less preoccupied with all the dark dra that red-hot dream she’d had about a man she’d never seen One she didn’t even know

Once the townsfolk had all settled in, both of the slayers at the front of the room stood

The noise, however, did not dissipate The concern over an eotten the best of everyone, not just Jade The speculation and anticipation per a loud din Walker Marks wasn’t able to contain with theof his hand for order Several moments slid by and Jade was on her feet

“Stop!” she called out “Everyone stop talking!”

The conversations instantly died Jade glanced around the cavernous hall, the residents of Ryleigh staring expectantly at her As though she truly were the prie

She mentally reminded herself that she was not

Following a brisk, “Thank you,” she returned to her seat

“Nice work, Jade,” Toran mumbled

“We’re here this ht to the chase “I don’t want you to panic or read anything into it Let us share the facts with you and please don’t interrupt”

He gave Jade a keen look She shrugged a shoulder No promises

Toran said, “I found a body on ”

Voices erupted onceout the slayers Jade stood This ti a word

When there was absolute quiet, she turned to Toran and demanded, “Human or demon?”

“Human”

Again with the public uproar, until Jade lifted her hand to silence everyone