“Aren’t you coming?” I asked, frowning. The faerie shook his bright head. “No, but I’ll be nearby. If you’d like, we can come up with a signal. I’ll see it and assist in whatever way I can.” “Oh, yeah? Like what?” He grinned, revealing perfect teeth. “You could pick your nose. Or start shrieking.” “We might need something more subtle,” I replied dryly. Laurie chuckled and melted into the darkness.
