#Chapter 140: Interrogation Interrupted

"Let's get down to it," Kadeem said. "Where are your vampire relatives?" The autumn night was crisp. The air was filled with the croaking sound of bullfrogs in the pond and reeds swaying in the light breeze. Ardal was just out of ear-shot, trekking back to the cabin. Kadeem faced Rayburn square-on, his hands in the pockets of his jeans. "They're staying at my house on Canyon Lake," Rayburn said. His face was turning pink and he squirmed uncomfortably in Riley's grasp. Kadeem sighed and shook his head. "We're not off to a great start here. No one's been at that house for at least a few days - or at your condo for months." Rayburn's eyes darted away, locking onto Kadeem's boots. His blond hairline was beginning to show a glistening of sweat beneath the moonlight. "It's a straight-forward question," Kadeem pressed casually, his voice echoing in the night air. "I don't know why this is so hard for you." "I don't trust that you won't - do something," Rayburn stammered. "To your fami