"Talia Stillwater, Lone Wolf," I said as I shook his hand. I was glad I'd had fifteen hours of driving to get used to being around a vampire, so I wasn't as nervous as I should have been. "Thank you for your hospitality."

The other two, Eduardo and Anastasia, introduced themselves as Malcolm came down with champagne and a tray of snacks. "Please, eat. You are still healing, she-wolf."

The tray was heavy on meats and cheeses, and Malcolm handed me a tall glass of juice. "Marceline helped me escape, and I am in her debt for that. She said you might have use for me."

Jarrod nodded. "She did,...