THEY STOPPED AT A WEAPONS stall next and the men watched in amusement while the girls enthusiastically studied each piece. Cat appeared much taken with a sleeve that held throwing blades, while Sian examined an expanding sword with great interest.

Daron laughed at her. 'Pixie, I don't think you need that. You've got a sword.'

Both Kassie and Cat began to laugh as they exclaimed, 'Pixie?'

Sian ignored the girls and gave him her best innocent eyes. 'But this one I ...