[Bailey]
Although his goal was clearly to startle me, I didn’t react. I kept a straight face, and Vera was the only one who seemed surprised. Peter knew his grandfather was up to something. Storm Moon training honed my sense for detecting lies, and he smelled exactly as he did when we last spoke. No lie was detectable.
“You’re a fool to believe that,” I retorted. “Do you honestly think we’ll just toss your body aside now? No, Great-grandfather, that isn’t even close. Do you honestly think that supernaturals are simple enough that you can tell us that, and we’re just going to decide the job is finished when we try? Do you honestly think that of me?”
A smug, self-satisfied smirk played on his lips, clearly amused by my words. “You’re a clever one, Bailey. But remember, even the smartest o
