“We’re going to my house. But you’re going to have to listen to me very carefully and do exactly what I say when we get there.” “Why?” Van asked. “Because if we break your rules, you’ll kick us out?” “No,” Lore said evenly, “because, if you don’t, the god who’s already in the house is going to kill you both.” Castor choked on his food, pounding a fist to his chest. “Surely, I just misheard you …” Van began. “Surely.”
