Chapter 43

He tries not to let the depressing thoughts take hold and tries focusing on the work at hand instead. Once they’re back in the car and on their way to California, Dustin asks more questions about demons and what Ronan has seen of them, how to deal with their demon, how to hunt it.

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It’s a long drive, but the tension in the car is all but gone, so that makes it easier. The hours pass quickly and before Dustin knows it, he’s in California for the first time. Ronan drives to his place in West Park, in Fresno. It’s a nice area, not too upscale, but not run-down either. Ronan has a house, not an apartment, and he parks outside of it.

Ronan leads them straight into his house, deactivating his security system. Once they are both inside Ronan locks up again. “It’s late. I’ll show you to your room and if you want a shower, I’ll show you where the bathroom is,” Ronan offers, turning on lights.