"Vervain, where have you been?"Thor asked as I lurched through the door. "What the hell happened? Teharon!"He caught me just as I was about to fall.

"I'll be okay."I smiled weakly. "It's just a little bite."

"A little bite?"Thor carried me to the bed before shouting again, "Teharon!"

"I'm here."The Indian walked in with his perfect forehead creased into lines. "What's the problem? Ah."His gaze fell on me. "Trouble again, Godhunter?"

"When is she not in trouble?"Thor ...