"What part of NO is it you don't understand?" "The N?" "This is no joke Evie. You're not coming. Your name was not mentioned. The Man said, "Seth and Stavros", not "Seth, Stavros and Evie". You stay here where it's safe." "I never get to chase anything down anymore, baby. You wouldn't even let me chase that wolf there in the hills when we were in Greece. I'm turning into a human housewife!" Evie whined and sighed going limp in his embrace. "Just promise me you'll stay here, Evie. Yes, I'm over-protective of you because I love you - so shoot me." "I promise. I'll be here all the time you're gone. I swear it." "Blood oath?" "Blood oath. YOU be careful - both of you. The King must think this one's a real heavyweight if he said for Nick and them to stay home." "I don't think it was for Nick and Raimo's sake as much as Dorian's. He's fast, but he's small. Besides, I heard Angel was giving him a bad time for being out 'til all hours. She's a dolly but not real sure about herself, is she?" Stavros stroked Evie's hair. "Then there's you, my little hell-cat," he laughed. "You're too sure of yourself and no one knows that better than me." He kissed her and gave her a bear-hug. "If this one is bigger than me and Seth put together, we're all in trouble! Go paint or somethin', okay? You owe me a picture, you know." "Yes dear, I know." Evie watched him leave. Maybe she would paint. ***** Thanks for looking and your comments and support! Hope you have a great week ahead! It's got be better than last week was! Right? Rayvn