Al was laughing, tears streaming down his face. His hand was against the altar for balance, and the flowers on it were turning black. Being in Lee’s body let him touch it with impunity, but he was still a demon, and clearly his presence was being noted.

When we reached the entryway, it hit Trent that I was really tagging him. “This is ridiculous, Rachel,” he said as I bitch-kicked the door open. Moonlight spilled in through the fog shining on the cement steps. “This is my wedding day. You are way out of line.”

“Hauling your ass in is justice,” I said, squinting from the flashing FIB lights. “Killing Brett was out of line. He didn’t know anything. All he wanted was someone to look to.”

I shoved Trent through the door before the heavy wood could arc closed, then pulled the damp, cool night air smelling of garbage and exhaust deep into me, relieved to see those FIB cruisers. Officers were all over the place, securing the area before anyone could follow me out.

“Hey! Hi!” I called while I waved, wanting to be sure they knew I was the good guy. “I got him. He’s all yours! Just tell me where to put him.”

I headed toward the nearest cruiser, pushing Trent before me. “Trust me, Trent,” I said when we found the pavement. “You’ll thank me for this someday.”

“I didn’t think you cared about my happiness, Ms. Morgan,” he said as an excited officer touched his cap and opened the door for him.

“I don’t,” I said shortly. “Watch yourself.” I put my hand on the back of his head, feeling a jolt of ever-after try to surge to him, checking it just in time. Shaken from my lack of control, I shoved him into the car and slammed the door shut. It was noisy, and I blinked when I realized the bus was still there. I waved, and everyone waved back, the driver tooting the horn. Satisfied, I stood a little taller and slicked my hair back out of my eyes.

Damn, when I was bad, I was good.

THIRTY-FOUR

The hem of my lacy bridesmaid dress whispered over the cracked gray tile in Edden’s office. Sitting hunched in the chair before his desk, I nervously bobbed my foot. The FIB captain had taken possession of my elbow the moment I crossed the Federal Inderland Bureau seal inlaid in the floor of the lobby, dragging me into his office and telling his aide, Rose, to keep me here before stomping out in search of coffee, his son, Glenn, and a first impression that didn’t come from me. That had been ten minutes ago. Unless he was grinding the beans himself, or waiting for Glenn to get back from Detroit, I figured he’d come in knowing more than I did.