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Nikolai ran a hand over his face, his concern evident "I need to go - "

"We'll take care of it," Murdoch interrupted sharply "For God's sake, you stay here and enjoy everything" Everything I can't

Kristoff returned his attention to Nikolai, eyeing him shrewdly "Find out as much as you can from her And you will tell us if the memories follow the blood"

After a short nod, Nikolai traced from the room

His brother hadn't just been spared, he'd aswas no doubt thinking of an alliance with the Valkyrie

And I have a Valkyrie Bride But Murdoch could never drink her anyas a danger to her

If Nikolai had succu the laws of their order, then Murdoch didn't stand a chance of controlling himself with Daniela And she would find no pleasure in it, had told him she could die from it

Kristoff stood "Nohich of you will volunteer to accompany Murdoch to New Orleans where this coven full of Valkyrie is located?"

They all shot to their feet

One asked, "Does this mean we can drink from our Brides? Without repercussions?"

"Only if they're immortal and can't be killed from blood loss I believe that's why Nikolai's eyes are still clear," Kristoff said absently, his gaze focused on Murdoch "A word," Kristoff told hi Myst the Coveted This match between her and your brother is critical Scour the city for Ivo until the sun drives you back"

In the past, Murdoch had searched those city streets for his brother's sake Noould do the same for Myst, a female he'd hated for years "And when I find hi you'd like to tell e?"

"Your heart beats," Kristoff observed "Don't worry, the others won't notice Turned humans rarely think to listen for it When did this happen?"

"Last night"

"A mere five years after your brother While I've waited millennia" Did Kristoff envy them?

Doubtless The natural-born va drive to find theire when they froze into their immortality Then with each day, their hearts would beat less, their breaths - and sexual need - gradually di until they could become blooded

Just like the Forbearers, the natural-born va

"Is your Bride by any chance a Valkyrie?"

When Murdoch hesitated, Kristoff's eyes flooded black with anger "Need I re? And I've just shown mercy to your brother"

"She is a Valkyrie"

"Have you been able to learn anything about the Lore from her?"