"So, this little lady has been sneaking behind us and canoodling with...." Alexia trailed off. She was with her friends at a coffee shop in the mall. Athena had an eager smile on her face and if looks could kill, Vanessa's scowl would have sent her friends six feet under. "Ooohh," Athena whooped, "Who is the guy receiving the canoodles? Is he in the clan? Is he supernatural or is he human? Or is it a she?" "Well...it is a guy....and...." Alexia drew out her words, smiling suggestively at Vanessa who was glaring daggers into her iced coffee. "And...he is supernatural. He's also someone we know pretty well....it...is..." she stopped abruptly and faced Vanessa, "Should I tell her? Should I? Should I?" Vanessa groaned and slammed her coffee cup on the table, "Oh for goodness’ sake, out

