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The large group herded themselves over to the closet. Cate’s kitten stood on the bottom stoop and watched the strange procession. Cate waved to her. “Hold down the house while we’re gone, Arty!”
“Arty!” Jenny squealed. She tried to lunge for the kitten, but Sarah grabbed the back of her shirt collar and yanked her back into line.
“Not now,” Sarah scolded.
Jenny drooped. “Damn. . .”
Adam was in the lead and reached the closet door first. He stretched out his hand for the knob when there came a heavy knock on the front door. The vampire-dragon paused and looked over his shoulder at Ruthven who’s attention lay on the main entrance. “Are you expecting someone?”
Ruthven shook his head. “No.” He strode over to the door and brushed aside the curtain to peek through the side win
