Page 38 of Echo and the Homicidal Sea Panda

“I assumed you’d be teaching a class tomorrow. You usually do on Sundays.”

“I postponed it because I thought we might have to go out searching for you. I just got off the phone with my last student about ten minutes ago,” Havoc said. “Plus, Storm and Rav are here. So’s Tempy. We were planning a search for our brother’s remains.”

“I was only gone one night, Havoc. And if you’d bothered to ask around, I’m sure I passed at least a half-dozen people on my way to the ferry yesterday afternoon.”

Havoc sighed.

“I’ll head over to your place as soon as I get on the island and explain everything. See you in a few.”

“Yeah, sure man,” Havoc said before he hung up.

Mael was glad they were all in one spot. He wouldn’t have to repeat his story over and over. A knot formed in his stomach. He hoped they were open-minded. He’d need their support when he told their mother.

Hopefully, he’d have it.

Mael’s phone vibrated, and he lifted it. He grinned like a fool the second he saw it was from Echo.

Echo

You’ve already gotten

Mael grinned, wicked thoughts crossing his mind.

Mael

Ok then

Echo

Umm, didn’t we already?

Mael

Two for one special

Echo

If you mean two in one Hell no

Mael sighed, a little disappointed. Few partners had allowed him to enjoy that special treat but when they had, it had shut his brain down for a few hours after.

Thought bubbles appeared again before he could reply.

Echo

After some careful stretching and prep… MAYBE. Down the road. And I’d want more than my windows cleaned for that.

One of Mael’s brow rose, his smile stretching wider.

Mael

I want you to enjoy it as much or more than I do, otherwise, where’s the fun? Prep is a must.

Echo

God, I wish you were still here.

Mael

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