He Anxiously Touched His Hair. "i Think

If You're Strigoi," The Boy Interrupted Loudly, "then Why Don't You Have Horns? My Friend Jeffrey Said Strigoi Have Horns." Dimitri's Eyes Fell Not On The Boy But On Me For A Moment. Again, That Spark Of Knowing Shot Between Us. Then, Face Smooth And Serious, Dimitri Turned To The Boy And Answered, "strigoi Don't Have Horns. And Even If They Did, It Wouldn't Matter Because I'm Not A Strigoi.

Very Often The Things We Most Desire Come Only After Much Patience And Struggle.

You Aren't Going To Go Crazy," I Said Firmly. "you're Stronger Than You Think. The Next Time You Feel That Way, Find Something To Focus On, To Remind You Of Who Are." "like What? Got Some Magic Object In Mind?" "doesn't Have To Be Magic," I Said. I Racked My Brain. "here." I Unfastened The Golden Cross Necklace. "this Has Always Been Good For Me. Maybe It'll Help You." I Set It In His Hand, But He Caught Hold Of Mine Before I Could Pull Back

Did You Follow Me From The Party?" "yes" "i Didn't Even Know You Were There." His Dark Clothes Indicated He Must Have Been On Guardian Duty At The Party. "so You Saw The Illustrious Janine Cause A Commotion By Dragging Me Out." "it Wasn't A Commotion. Hardly Anyone Noticed. I Saw Because I Was Watching You.

I Stared. "canadian Satanists? You're Sending Me To A Group Of Canadian Satanists?