The streets of New Orleans at midnight were unforgiving, shadows lurking around every corner.
He glanced over at his passenger, a young witch named Emily, barely sixteen.
She fidgeted with the hem of her skirt, eyes darting nervously.
"Relax," he said, his voice a gravelly murmur.
"Phyllis won't bite. Not unless you provoke her."
C Lowry is the author of over 75 novels in 7 genres.