Sorino's smile gave Katelina chills. The vampire was up to something.

Jorick obviously sensed it. "What do you want?"

"Want? You make it sound mercenary." The waiter approached and he ordered for himself and Kai, then turned back to Jorick. "I came to give you information concerning the Children of Shadows."

Ume stiffened, but Jorick asked coolly, "In exchange for-?"

"I'm not asking for anything. I only thought you'd be interested to know that the ...