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“Yes, Sir,” she said. “But may I still help pass out candy?”
“Of course, my love.”
Cami giggled.
This was going to be the best Halloween ever.
Chapter 25
It wasn’t even dark yet and the party was already hopping at Auntie Athena’s.
“You look so cute!” the matronly proprietor said as she greeted Cami, Iris, and Lana at the door. “Turn around for me and let me see all of your costumes.”
“I’m a zombie princess!” Cami announced.
“I’m Madame Zita. She was a character in the old fortune telling machines from the early 1900s,” Iris said proudly.
Cami knew she’d put a lot of thought into her unique costume. She looked wonderful, too! It also made her happy. Iris loved old stuff.
“And I’m a witch like you!” Lana told Auntie Athena.
“We’re of the same coven.” Athena winked. “Go on inside and have fun. Just remember—this is afunHalloween party. Not aterrifyingone.”
The ladies laughed, knowing the scares would come later.
They hugged Auntie and went inside.
Cami smiled at how many people filled the house, dancing to “Monser Mash.” While she and her friends had kept their costumes free of any telltale Little signs—not wanting to expose their ride-share driver or anyone else to their kink withoutconsent—some people at Auntie’s were enjoying the freedom and safety of the private atmosphere.
There was “Little Dracula”—a menacing vampire who just happened to wear only a diaper below the waist.
She spotted more than one diapered werewolf. And the Bride of Frankenstein dancing nearby had a pacifier in her mouth as she shook her body to the music.
Other assorted monsters—and some not-so-scary costumes—were about, too.
The air smelled of pumpkins, candy, popcorn, and sweet baked treats. Before she could join in any of the fun, Cami’s phone buzzed. Looking at the lock screen, she said, “Hey, it’s my aunt. I need to take this. Be right back.”
She accepted the call and then quickly ducked back out the front door, leaving the noise behind. In the crips early evening air, she said, “Aunt Camille!”
“Hey, honey. You okay?”
“Yeah. Why?”
“I’ve been meaning to call before now. I’m sorry it’s taken so long. Things are crazy with the launch. Some guys came to see me. The private detectives…”
Cami stifled a laugh. She wasn’t about to correct her aunt and explain the Daddy Guard.
Private eyes worked good enough.
“Oh yeah. I’m just fine. Nothing they can’t handle.”
“Sounds like things are pretty crazy at your house. Are you staying there?”
“No. I’m crashing with some friends.” Again, Cami didn’t feel the need to explain all the specifics. There were some things you just didn’t tell family! She didn’t want to know about Camille’s love life. She figured her aunt didn’t want to know about hers, either.
“It’s a cool house,” she continued. “Theda Bara used to own it! It’s over there off West Adams. Right by St. Vincent de Paul’s.”
“That old church is lovely,” Camille said. “I’m sure the house is, too. Great area. It sounds like you’re safe.” A few seconds passed before she added, “Look, I just wanted to make sure you’re okay. Do you want to stay with me? You know you’re always welcome.”
