6. Fan Club
“I need to patrol today. I must be able to honestly report to Michael, even if it’s simply a matter of relaying that there’s been no activity. I’ll have to pay him a visit soon. Will you be okay without me?”
“Yes, Danny,” I rolled my eyes, “I can manage without you for a few hours.”
“I’d prefer it if you didn’t hunt, but knowing you, you’ll probably hunt anyway. If you really feel the need for a snack, please don’t venture very far.”
“Okay,” I said.
“Promise me.”
“Okay, I promise.”
I actually didn’t want to hunt without Danny. I’d stay at the cottage, sitting on the rocking chair in the nursery for a while, imagining hearing a baby gurgling in the cot, maybe watch a movie and go outside to chew on some freesias.
“Don’t be too long,” I said.
“I’ll try to get it over wit
