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enough?”
    I looked closely at Zane before I answered. He was right about Jason and he seemed to be sincere. I ’d keep an eye on him and hold him to his word. Then I asked, “What do you think is our best approach?”
    “I found the area where I believe the Paradise Islands are found. I ’ll show you.”
    He turned the map he had been studying around to face me. It looked like he was pointing at an area off the coast around the Hebrides.
    “Is this around the Outer Hebrides?” I asked.
    “In our century, yes. In this time and place the area hasn ’t been thoroughly mapped. I suggest we get Trevor and his dragons to fly us to the coast. Then we can gather our supplies and plan our trip. What do you think?”
    “Are you trying to tell me that the islands might not be in the same place in this time period? How is that possible?”
    “For the same reason that Atlantis isn ’t still above water, they may have sunk. Remember, these islands are enchanted by strong vampire courts. They’ll be shrouded in the Mists. The vampires will in all likelihood find us, not the other way around.”
    I let out a low whistle.
    “Exactly, all we can do is prepare, as thoroughly as possible, to defeat theses vampires on their own turf.”
    I ’m sure my jaw dropped. Before I could embarrass myself further, Tokem zipped past me.
    “It isn ’t nice starting without me. I’m little, but I still have feelings you know. Did I just hear you say that we would have to fight the Black Court and the Red Court on their turf?”
    I nodded numbly. All I could think about was how close I had come to being killed by Vicor. He was a Daywalker from the Red Court.
    “Lauren, you better get your affairs in order. If these vamps are related to Vicor , you can kiss your ass goodbye. Those islands will look like…”
    “I hate to interrupt but, we do have work to do. As I was…”
    Before I could grab him Tokem darted at Zane ’s face. Zane was studying the map and didn’t see Tokem coming. He hit Zane on the side of his face and climbed up out of reach.
    “Tokem, what in the world are you doing?”
    “Teaching him some manners.”
    Zane gave Tokem a murderous glare and started in his direction.
    “Enough, both of you. This isn’t going to help us rescue Traygen. Tokem, you behave or I’ll take away your TIVO. Do you understand?”
    Tokem didn ’t speak, but he nodded.
    “Zane, if you ’ll please continue.”
    “The islands will be cloaked by The Mists . This makes detecting them without being sensed, next to impossible. Lauren, is your magic strong enough to penetrate The Mists?”
    “I can see through The Mists . Unfortunately, I can’t mask my presence. I’d need to get lucky. Employing my sight during the day, when there is less chance anyone would be looking. Do you know much about the two courts? How they operate?”
    “Yes, I ’ve studied a fair amount about the Red Court and the Black Court. Your sight will help. However, the ocean will be our safest refuge. Vampires hate water and they will not willingly venture out into it. This is why I suggest we begin our search from the water.”
    Before I could say anything further , Trevor returned followed closely by General Wingo.
    “Lauren. Zane. I’ve discussed your request with General Wingo. I’ll let him explain.”
    “Thank you Prince Trevor. The prince tells me that you need a small sailboat, perhaps a cutter. We took possession of a Viking cutter that might be just what you are looking for. It is a twenty-four foot, single mast boat that can carry four people. I can fly you out to it, if you like.”
    I looked to Zane for a response to the general ’s question.
    “General Wingo, that sounds like just what we need. Is the vessel in good order?”
    “It is sir, and if you’d like I can send a crew to ready it for sailing.”
    “Thank you general. We will need food and water for several weeks. I have no idea how long it will take to find the vampires.”
    “I’ll