When sleep finally found him, it was a broken, restless sleep. Seth could see Briana before him, as she looked directly into his eyes. Seth pulled her gently to him. Then Briana looked over his shoulder, with fear prominent in her eyes. Seth knew that danger lurked behind them.

He wheeled around as quickly as he could, keeping Briana behind him. He reached for the sword that he knew would be between his shoulder blades. He drew it and looked into the darkness behind them to ...