Katelina quickly discovered several inconveniences to staying with minimalist vampires. Not only was there no electricity, but no running water, so the cobwebbed bathroom was useless. She was on her third trip to the bushes that night, and just fastening her jeans, when Loren appeared at her elbow like a shadow.

"So, he brought you," the young vampire said softly.

Katelina jumped in surprise and stared at him. His dark hair curled around his somber face and the ...