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get something to eat too?”
    “Of course. I’m sure Klaus has something ready; he always does,” Allwain said. “Vampires have voracious appetites. It’s because their bodies are in a constant in a state of renewal. Every cell of their bodies is replaced several times a week; it’s the source of their extreme longevity.”
    “Can we skip the vampire teachings? I’m really hungry and tired.”
    “Sabine, really.” Richard turned to us “I apologize for her rudeness.”
    “No need. You need only be responsible for yourself.”
    I led them out and the short distance to the kitchens.
    “You really are an ungrateful witch, you know that Sabine?” Richard hissed.
    “No one asked you to come after me.”
    “You’re right; you and the underworld are a perfect match.”
    I smirked; Richard was right. I would rather have brought the golden serpent back instead.
    “Klaus, can we still get some breakfast?”
    “Marcella! It’s so good to see you.”
    The robust, bearded bear of a man came over and gave me a big hug.
    “Good to see you too. These are my schoolmates, Richard and Sabine. We’re…”
    “Starving?” he chortled. “Well have a seat. Katrina and the others were up early as usual, but everyone else just finished.”
    Sabine started to say something, but Richard interjected.
    “Thank you so much. Anything you have would be wonderful. Both Sabine and I appreciate it very much that Mormont has been so welcoming.”
    He pulled Sabine towards the table and I followed and sat down.
    “Don’t you dare complain about anything,” I heard him whisper menacingly.
    “Or what, Richard? Are you going to spank me?”
    “Actually, that’s just what you need. You’re a spoiled brat.”
    “Like I really care what you think.”
    “How about what I think, Sabine?”
    “Father!”
    “Come with me, we’re going home.”
    “No, I want to go back to Nira’s and finish my studies.”
    “Not this time. They, obviously, are not able to protect you.”
    “We got her back safe and sound, Sir,” Richard interjected.
    “Yes, you did, and for that I thank you, Richard.”
    “It really was thanks to Marcella. Without her, we never would have found your daughter in time. The bounty hunter would have delivered her to the Dark Lord Drakar.”
    “Then I am in your debt, young lady. I thank you. Now, let’s go, Sabine.”
    “Father, please at least sit down and have breakfast.”
    Klaus brought us dinnerware and utensils and then presented us bowl after bowl of food, a pitcher of cider and plate of freshly baked strudel.
    Sabine’s father reluctantly joined us. “Your mother is very upset. After you are home for a few days, we’ll discuss whether or not you’ll be going back. I’ll need assurances from Niranjana that this won’t happen again. Now, one of you tell me what happened?”
    “Yes Sabine, why don’t you tell your father what happened?” Richard dared.
    Sabine shot him an angry look. “I was just walking back to the cottage when someone came up behind me. I must have fainted, because I don’t remember much more until these two appeared, used magic and some kind of a beast to free me.”
    “That’s it? Nothing more? You’d never seen this bounty hunter before?”
    “Of course not.”
    I could tell Sabine was lying, but I had nothing to gain by contradicting her. I was happy just to indulge in some of Klaus’ strudel.
    “We’ll talk more about this when we get home.”
    After breakfast, Sabine and her father did indeed go home, leaving Richard and I on our own. I showed him around and then we went to the training ground so that he could watch the Five as they went through another training session.
    I watched his face as they went from training speed to full vampire speed. He was mesmerized by what he saw. He glanced over to me and smiled.
    After they were finished we walked over so I could introduce him.
    “This is Richard, a schoolmate of mine at Nira’s. Richard this is El, Rosa, Letta,