"Katelina."

The welcome voice woke her from an uneasy dream. The television courtroom melted into the gray detention cell, and the bloody vampire jury was replaced by Jorick's worried face.

"Katelina? Are you all right? Did they hurt you?"

In spite of the horrible situation, she couldn't stop the smile. "You're awake!" She flung herself at him and he caught her and held her close. She buried her face in his chest and breathed in his comforting, musky scent. ...