I ran up the steps to the gazebo, plopping down in the empty chair next to Doris. I tried to ignore the stunned look on her face as she took in Ray. I'm sure even as a human, she could sense the danger radiating from him.

As usual, two servants brought out a silver cart only this time it was full of little sandwiches and other appetizers.

"So, that's the bodyguard?" Doris giggled, but her eyes remained wide. Ray stood off to the side, his large arms crossed as they looked down on us. Sometimes his eyes would move, scanning our surroundings, but would quickly return to me.

His outfit...