Now that I think about it…
If they go to Sussex County, Brittany will probably still be under surveillance.
That could be useful.
I could take care of those guys…
And then call Loren again.
A smile appears on my face.
—This will be fun.
I hope there are people watching Brittany. If not… well.
I can always teleport to Trenton and solve the problem.
I sigh.
Ana…
My smile widens.
I still remember when I saved you.
—Let's give you another little scare.
---
At Vivian's house.
—Mom, I'm going out with a friend —Vivian said.
Her mother, Caroline, looked up from the kitchen.
—Where are you going? You can't go too far.
Vivian leaned against the doorway.
—Relax, Mom. Several people are going. We're heading to Sussex County.
Caroline frowned immediately.
—Honey… even if it's close, I don't want something like that kidnapping to happen again.
Vivian could see the worry in her mother's eyes.
And she understood.
After everything that had happened in that forest…
It was normal for her to be worried.
But Vivian needed to go.
She needed to talk to Ana.
She needed to understand more about the clown.
How he appeared.
Vivian took a deep breath.
—I know, Mom. But this time I'm prepared. Besides, there are FBI agents investigating the case in Sussex County.
Caroline thought about it for a moment.
She knew the FBI was investigating what had happened in both Morris County and Sussex County.
Finally she sighed.
—Alright, honey. You can go… but you have to call me when you arrive and when you leave.
Vivian smiled.
—I promise.
---
At the bus stop.
Vivian was waiting for Brittany.
She didn't have to wait long.
She saw her approaching from the corner.
Brittany was wearing tight jeans that highlighted her thighs, a white shirt, and a light jacket. Her black hair was tied in a ponytail and her makeup was soft.
Her hazel eyes shone in the morning light.
She was a very pretty girl.
Vivian didn't go unnoticed either.
Her bright red hair and green eyes attracted attention from anyone nearby.
She was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and tight jeans.
The two of them together attracted attention.
A lot of attention.
So much that a group of guys approached them with obvious bad intentions.
—Hey, girls —one of them said with an arrogant smile.
Vivian ignored him.
Brittany did too.
That seemed to annoy them.
One of them tried to put his arm over Vivian's shoulder.
But at that moment a police patrol car drove past.
The guy stopped immediately.
Vivian looked at him with disgust.
That guy reminded her too much of Tairon.
Just a simple thug who dreamed of becoming a gangster.
The patrol car slowed down while watching the group.
The boys decided to back off.
One of them, tall, with red-dyed hair and tattoos on his arms, looked at Brittany with an unpleasant smile.
Neither of the girls liked that kind of man.
Fortunately the bus arrived at that moment.
Vivian and Brittany got on without saying a word.
The bus departed from Morristown heading toward Newton, in the neighboring county of Sussex.
The trip would last about forty-five minutes.
---
From a distance…
I watched everything.
I looked at those small thugs.
Thinking about what to do with them.
—Hmm…
I could use dark magic.
Maybe give them severe diarrhea for the next few hours.
I smiled.
But in the end I decided to leave them alone.
I had other things to do today.
Besides, I didn't get on the bus.
I didn't want them to see me.
Forty-five minutes of travel is too much time.
In that time I can do many things.
I sigh.
—I need to see if I can use magic to place a marker on those two girls.
A magical marker.
That could be useful in the future.
I snap my fingers.
And teleport.
---
Newton.
Sussex County.
While the girls are still traveling on the bus…
I'm already here.
I teleport again.
I appear on the roof of a nearby house.
From there I can clearly see Ana's house.
I look toward one of the windows.
And I see something interesting.
Ana is in her room…
Changing clothes.
I raise an eyebrow.
—Well… what a view.
Dark brown hair.
Soft features.
Large eyes of the same color.
Medium height.
A fairly pretty girl.
I watch her for a moment longer.
I remember when I approached her in the cafeteria.
She was a proper girl.
Polite.
But also distant.
At that time she was already being watched by one of the Skinless Boss's men.
I sigh.
—I'll enjoy the view a little longer.
But only a little.
Then I teleport again.
---
Minutes pass.
Finally the bus arrives in Newton.
Vivian and Brittany step off the vehicle.
Even in this small town they attract several looks.
Two pretty girls always stand out.
I observe them from a distance.
—Good…
I cross my arms.
—Let's see how the meeting between these three girls goes.
Vivian.
Brittany.
And Ana.
But something else interests me.
—I also need to think about how to leave a small message.
—I'll decide that when they meet.