Chapter 14

“Oh, Mr. De Vil, Mr. Bates, Mr. Lecter, and Mr. Malaika, welcome home,” An elderly lady beamed as she walked into the house an hour later.

“Mrs. Beverly,” Asher smiled as he walked over and hugged her. “How are you and your husband? I thought you retired.”

“You know that fool is up to no good. He had a conniption this morning because the lawn people tried to mow our place and he didn’t want them upsetting the ducks. Now, why didn’t you tell me you were coming home? I would have made sure we had everything stocked for your bottomless pits you call stomachs.” She swatted his hand making Lilly giggle. “Oh, who is this?” Her eyes lit up like Christmas. “Hi Dearies.”

“Hello,” Jasmine smiled getting up from the floor with Lilly. “I’m Jasmine March and this is my daughter Lily. I was a childhood friend of Raziel’s.”

“Oh, this is the little lady you were so worried about all the time, Mr. Malaika,” She beamed. “I’m so glad you ha