“But I’m sensing you don’t think that’s the case,” Paul said.

Nodding, I said, “I don’t think she’s done that. As a witch, she’s inclined to think of magic first and mundane means second.”

“But demons are known for using minions,” McDonald pointed out.

“True,” I acknowledged. “But in her case, I think she’s either overconfident or inexperienced. Perhaps both.”

McDonald frowned. “Inexperienced?”

“With humans,” I hastily added. I paused, trying to figure out how to say what I was thinking without revealing too much about Jim. Finally, I said, “I have contacts who are more knowledgeable about demons than I am.” Let...

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