Valyn nodded, and kissed the top of her head. "Sometime," he promised. She'd hound him to his death if they didn't. He was tempted, sorely tempted, to place a piece of clothing on the doorknob, lock the door, and spend the night inside with Shana.

Shadow would understand the signal, after all. But he knew they couldn't. He'd already taken one night off for carnal pleasure.

"I think you should realize now that I do have desire for you."