Secrets of the Jaguar (Crimson Romance) (22 page)

A picture of Tera’s auburn hair and emerald eyes lit up her phone screen. But when Sparrow put the cell to her ear, all she heard was static and various grunts and crashing sounds. She shifted the phone against her ear impatiently as the needle continued to grind ink into her back.
Butt-dialed again?

“Tera?” She whispered aggressively into the phone while trying to maintain public cell phone etiquette. “Tera!”

Listening close, she could only make out the sound of general ruckus and yelling. “Hello? Are you listening to Rage Against the Machine again? Turn down that damn music!” But as Sparrow concentrated on the sound, she recognized the noise of combat boots and crunching leaves. Just as she was about to hang up, she heard her best friend’s voice on the other line.

“Sparrow! That’s not music, it’s the real deal. Vampires. Demons. Dragons. Yep, that’s brimstone you’re hearing.”

Her stomach twisted. “Are you punking me right now?” But even as Sparrow questioned Tera, she knew by the panting on the other end of the line that it was serious.

She fumbled for the volume button on her Blackberry to ensure Murphy couldn’t hear the frantic voice on the other end of the line. Tera continued yelling into the phone, confirming her worst nightmare. Tera had gone to say goodbye to Sabin and all hell broke loose. Her best friend and the sleeping city of San Francisco were in great danger, and damn it, her tattoo wasn’t even done.

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