Page 62 of Wild Wolf

“You know, JD and I produced a horror movie recently.”

“Oh really?”

“Well, we didn’t directly produce it, but we facilitated a deal with my agent to take over the production.Curse of Pirate Island.”

“Is it out yet?”

“No. It’s finishing post-production. You should give me your number, and I can pass it along to my agent. He handles on-camera talent, along with writers and directors. He might be able to make some connections for you.”

Oren stammered, “Uh, yeah. Okay. That sounds cool.”

I gave him a card, and he texted me his info before saying goodbye.

JD and I watched him slip away into the crowd.

“Are you thinking what I’m thinking?” JD asked.

“Yep.” I asked Taryn, “How well do you know that kid?”

She shrugged. “He was in my class last semester. Good kid. I don’t think he missed a day.”

“Is he part of the werewolf group?”

“Not that I know of. He was kind of shy and kept to himself. Didn’t really socialize with others in the class.” Her curious eyes surveyed me. “You don’t think he’s a suspect, do you?”

Oren was kind of a scrawny guy—5’9”, 130 pounds. Not exactly an 8’ tall beast mauling girls under the moonlight. But I was keeping my mind open. There was a good chance he’d made a suit for the killer.

The sheriff buzzed my phone.

I didn’t want to answer, but I swiped the screen and held the device to my ear while I plugged the other. The noise in the club made it hard to hear. “What is it?”

“I need you two numbskulls to get back to Echo Point.” The tone of his voice wasn’t good. “I was afraid something like this might happen.”

“Like what?”

“You’ll see when you get here.” He ended the call.

Taryn asked, “What’s wrong?”

The look on my face said it all. “I’m not sure, but we’ve got to run.”

She frowned.

“I feel terrible. I dragged you out for nothing.”

“You promised I’d have fun.”

“I did, didn’t I?”

She sighed playfully. “If this is your idea of fun…”

“I promise I’ll make it up to you.”

She laughed. “Your promises aren’t good for much.”

“Yes, they are. You’ll just have to give me a second chance.”

Her eyes narrowed. “I’ll consider it.”