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"Incubi?" Bowe rasped, a finger of dread running up his spine "The to incubi in there There couldn't be

Sadness flashed in Nïx's confused eyes "The witch fares ill after three weeks inside that lightless crypt" In a confessional tone, she added, "Seeot to leave her any food or water"

"I scented nothing, sensed nothing " At Nïx's implacable expression, Bowe shook hi about the i about thee transportation?" He dug for clothes, battling dizziness "If I leave within the hour I can get there today before sunset"

"Aye, then" Lachlain exhaled "Of course, I'll help you with anything you need"

Though Bowe hadMariketa back to the States would not be without numerous difficulties

On his last trip, the "roads" had been difficult to navigate Now that the rainy season had fully arrived, they ht be impassable Especially since Boould be forced to drive a stick shift with one hand and a stump And now that he eakened, it was possible the hu the area could subdue and actually contain a Lykae, even when he was fully turned Boould have to evade the the tomb's portcullis had been nearly ith and both of his hands but now? "I' like a pneuet into the toet you a satellite phone, too, so Mari can call at the earliest opportunity"

"Aye, and I'll needto feed el packs And some kind of med kit just in case"

N&iu as addled as ever "I can help, I can help! I can get you a rhyme for Mariketa!"

Lachlain, Elare at her

"You can't leave home without it!"

"Anyway " Bowe continued, "I just went teeks without food or water Three will no' kill her"

"Incorrect"

Bowe glanced back at Nïx His voice broke an octave lohen he asked, "Why incorrect?"

She squinted at him and momentarily appeared puzzled at where she was "What's incorrect? Am I incorrect?" She buffed her nails "I so rarely a, Bowe grated, "You told me I was incorrect when I said three weeks will no' kill the witch"