Frank and Tanya looked at Béla, obviously expecting an explanation. XXX I saw it happen with my own eyes. She forgot about it as it healed. Almost afraid to find out, she looked toward the cooler. I was in the fire with her, trying to save Jake. But, although it hadn’t prevented the arrow from piercing Beth’s skin beneath the garment, the wound beneath was only an inch or two deep. They’re Earthers!’
‘I know, Sister,’ Béla thought back, ‘but they have my blood in their veins, like Geoffrey, the Bard.’
‘Does that mean Jeff is going to live hundreds of years, too?’ Beth asked. Then Béla was holding a wooden bow; plainly carved, but it looked effective. I thought you’d never go to sleep!’ Elaine laughed cheerfully. ‘Sometimes the farmers shoot deer in the winter for extra food. Beth started to rise up from her kneeling position, no longer connected to the erotic image that had brought her to her knees. Any casual humping Frank did, just for
