Free Werewolf Upstairs by Ashlyn Chase

hear the other ghost talk through you, right?”
    Morgaine smiled. “You’re a wise woman.”

Chapter 5

    Roz and Konrad waited in line outside the museum while Morgaine was up in the parlor preparing Reginald for another visitor.
    Roz stroked Konrad’s back. “Why can’t you come with me?”
    “I really think it’s better if I wait downstairs,” Konrad said. “I kind of ticked him off. You’ll be fine, though.”
    “What did you do?”
    “Oh, nothing. He’s a bit…I’m not sure how to put it. He has a superior attitude and gets touchy if you try to prove you’re his equal?”
    “Insecure?”
    Konrad looked thoughtful. “Yeah, that might be part of it. But there’s more. He got defensive when I asked how he knew Isabella. He also doesn’t like cops. Anyway, I think he just didn’t like me, and you’ll probably have better luck if I’m not there.”
    Roz shrugged. “Whatever you say. I guess he can’t really do anything to me, right?”
    “No, you’re quite safe. Morgaine knows when to shut him down, and I don’t think he’s learned how to use telekinesis to move objects, like Chad can.”
    “How did Chad learn that?”
    “I don’t know. Maybe you can ask Morgaine. Oh, look, here she comes.”
    Morgaine waved them inside.
    Konrad dropped a dollar in the voluntary donation box on his way.
    “Oh, I should give them some money too,” Roz said.
    “No. If you can get more information from him and make sure it’s admissible in court, you might be able to help the FBI recover the stolen art. That’s more valuable than a buck in the box.”
    She smiled. “That would be so cool. Do you really think—”
    Morgaine interrupted by taking Roz’s hand and pulling her around the line of tourists waiting to get in. Roz blew Konrad a kiss and followed Morgaine.
    How weird is this? Meeting two ghosts when only a few days ago, I didn’t think they existed.
    Konrad answered telepathically. “ I’m proud of you. Just keep that open mind. ”
    On her way to the parlor, she asked, “So, how did you learn to be a medium, Morgaine?”
    “Chad taught me. Actually, I attended a séance and saw him speak through another, more experienced medium. I’ve always worked hard to fine-tune my psychic skills, so I was able to hear him when no one else could. It wasn’t that big a stretch.”
    “Ah, so he already wanted to communicate through you to other people?”
    “Yeah, he was motivated. He wanted to find out who murdered him, and the only way he could speak to the private detective Jason hired was through a medium.”
    “He was murdered? In our building?”
    “Yeah, but it was a long time ago and in his own apartment…which he still considers his. Chad was actually the one who suggested I channel him. It really helps if the spirit trusts you.”
    “Reginald must trust you too, then.”
    “Either that or he’s motivated to recover the stolen art.” Morgaine smiled. “I think he was sweet on Isabella, but he was admiring Konrad too. Maybe he’s bisexual.”
    “So, he wants to do this for her? That’s sweet. But if he’s bi and admired my boyfriend, why did Konrad say he didn’t like him?”
    Morgaine looked uncomfortable for a second then relaxed. “Here we are. The curator wants to be present too. Let me find out if Reginald is here and introduce you first, before I go into my trance.” She opened the parlor door, and Roz stepped inside.
    It was quite a posh suite. Most of the furniture was Victorian. A huge circular velvet ottoman took up the middle of the room, with some ornate chairs by the fireplace. A table was placed on one side of the room and a few more chairs lined the other wall. It seemed like an odd set-up. It might be good for socializing, though. Several people could fit on that ottoman, and facing any direction, there would be someone to talk to.
    “Hmm…the curator isn’t here. Let’s sit in those chairs by the fireplace. All we need to do is move them a little closer to each