Recovery took forever when you didn't have the superhuman healing abilities of a shifter. Melani's tender ministrations and awful brew made me stronger every day. My face finally stopped looking like a retro television monster, and I could use a straw again without agonizing pain.

Two full weeks had passed since the incident, and Cane was still angry I hadn't told him who'd done this to me. Part of me wondered if I was a fool. If he stepped in, I wouldn't need to worry about her ...