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his face. “They taunted me for hours. Told me my dad was going to lock me away in a loony bin. They knew my deepest fear, and they used it.”
    “They did the same thing to me,” I murmur, meeting Daniel’s sorrowful gaze. “I was in a bad place yesterday, because… well you know. They knew, and they used it against me. It was worse than the physical beating.”
    “What are you talking about?” Rebecca asks as she walks around gathering empty plates from everyone.
    “I walked in on Daniel and Kacie kissing in the club room.” I glance at Kacie, flinching at the hurt on her face.
    “They were just rehearsing,” Rebecca says like it should be obvious to everyone. Maybe it should’ve been.
    “Yeah, well, they were all alone in the club room in each other’s arms and I freaked. I’m not proud of it.” The last sentence comes out a mumble.
    “That’s all beside the point,” Kacie says, resting her hand on my thigh. “We have a trio of ghosts who have no qualms about physically and psychologically bullying anyone who crosses their path. We need to find a way to end this and soon.”
    A beep sounds from the other room, and Mr. Kincaid leaves without a word.
    “Wait a minute. Those three had me pinned to a ceiling. They threw Logan into several walls. Why aren’t you hurt?” Raven asks, giving Daniel a dark glare.
    “Easy, Raven,” Daniel says with a nervous chuckle. “The board may act as a window, but the spirits are still tied to the house where they died. They didn’t have anywhere near the power they seem to have at home base. It’s nice to know how you really feel about me, though.”
    “I didn’t mean—”
    “Do you have the board with you?” Rebecca asks, returning to her seat on the floor next to Carl. “Can we contact them?”
    “Not a good idea,” Mrs. Kincaid says. “I’d rather not introduce them to my house. They might decide to stay.”
    Silence fills the room while everyone considers our options. If we return to the house, we’re risking life and limb‌—‌not to mention our psyches.
    “I found out a bit about our ghosts last night,” I say, breaking the long silence. “I sent the info to Rebecca, so I’m hoping she got more than I did.”
    “I sure did—”
    Mr. Kincaid enters the room and cuts Rebecca off. “Okay, but before we continue with this case, I need to give out a new assignment. I just got word that the Austin Circle chapter is expecting Devon, Michelle, and Yolanda for the investigation at the Capitol building.” The room erupts in loud grumbles. “It’s bad timing, but you know how hard it can be to set up a nighttime investigation at a government building. This is a one-night-only deal. Figure out who or what is causing the nightly vandalism.”
    “Yes, sir,” Devon says with a small salute. “We’re on it. When are they expecting us?”
    “As soon as possible,” Mr. Kincaid replies, handing a small stack of paperwork to Devon. “I’ve already notified your parents, so you just need to go home for an overnight bag.”
    “I always miss out on the fun stuff,” Yolanda mumbles. She grabs her purse, swinging it around in frustration. “I hope the Austin ghost is worth missing this drama.”
    Michelle snorts. “If it’s even a ghost at all.”
    Devon, Michelle, and Yolanda walk out the front door to head to their new assignment. Silence fills the room again, the only noise the clacking of Rebecca’s laptop keys as she works on her notes. Kacie pats my leg, then leaves to help clear the breakfast platters from the buffet table.
    Leaning back, I try to melt into the sofa, wishing I could take a nap. I allow my mind to drift as I listen to the soft click, click, click of the laptop keys. Such a soothing sound… so rhythmic. A gentle tap on my arm jolts me back. Kacie hands me a couple ibuprofen and a can of Coke, along with a sweet smile. Morning light shines through the window, bathing her in an ethereal glow. Her red curls sparkle in the