Katelina had a hard time sleeping. She hoped Samael would contact her so she could tell him what they'd learned, but she only dreamed about her mother's funeral. She woke unhappy. Even a hot shower couldn't banish the melancholy.

She dressed and met Jorick to feed. When she called the hospital they said there was no change, and warned again that her mom might be moved. The nurse couldn't tell her to what facility but, if it happened, she promised to call the number on file. ...