There were some days that deserved to be drowned at birth and everyone sent back to bed with a hot brandy, a box of chocolates and a warm, energetic companion. Today was without question one of those days.

You got a problem? Aside from the fact that we are about to die? No. But I want to say thank you before it is too late.

I don't mess around with the men in the coven, especially my Shadowblades, she said with quiet finality. Flirting was one thing but anything more, it was a mistake of epic proportions. His eyes narrowed and he gave a slow shake of his head. That is all right then. Because I want so much more than just to mess around.