“Did you see any of the life-suckers while you were on patrol?” Arik asked after letting John into the diner.
“No. Not that I really tried, I’m afraid.” John almost smiled. “Strangely enough, it’s hard to drive, keep an eye open for any problems, and open my senses for misty forms at the same time.”
“I can understand that.” Arik’s mouth tightened angrily. “I almost got the one targeting Mr. Winston. I would have if I hadn’t been telling Noah about them, which at the time seemed more important. When I did get down there it was gone.”
“Damn. But still, in the end we’ll get it and the others. Right?”
“We will.”
John paced the length of the diner and back before asking what else he could do to help Arik with his plans.
“The guys and Noah are checking out any vacant buildings. Since they
