Chapter 31: He Needed Backup

Kel saw Maggie to the bus stop and after she climbed onto the next bus, he pulled out his phone. This wasn't a job he wanted, but he wasn't going to do it alone.

He punched in the numbers for Foley Security. They were three brothers and a sister who did security for high profile clients who wanted low-profile security. He and his fellow Grotesque owners had helped them out when more bodies were needed. They'd tangled with a few goblins lately and would know if this was part of a bigger event.

"Foley Security," a female voice said. "Heather speaking."

It wasn't Aileen, who had once been a bouncer for Grotesque. Business must be good enough that they'd hired a receptionist. "I'm looking for Donal. Or Tex."

"Which one sir?"

"Donal."

"He's not in the office today. I can put you through to his voicemail," she said.

"Then Tex."

"Let me see if he's free. May I tell him who is calling?"

"Kel Halloway."

She put him on hold and thankfully crappy music didn't come over the line. Just silence. So