Noctus petted me, then leaned forward and grabbed the elegant coffee table positioned a few feet away from the chaise lounge. He tipped the coffee table on its side, revealing two rows of daggers and an ax Velcro-ed to its underside. Does he have random weapon storage spots everywhere? Maybe I’ll have to start exploring under his furniture. Not that weapons would do me any good. I was a runner. Pat made sure both Joy and I were familiar with a handgun and basic self-defense moves because of his work background, and Joy kept me stocked with pepper spray, but my greatest assets were the physical
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