"We'd need more than your assurances, Bal," Nate said.
"Like what?" answered the Vampire while he studied his nails.
"For one, Luisa gets to keep treating the boy. For another, we want access to whatever info you're hiding about what it takes to become whatever the f**k it is that you are!"
"You want to know what it takes to become one like me," growled the Vampire and for the first time Nate caught a glimpse of the terrifying being that lurked within the pale man who stood before him.
"Guys, maybe we could hold off on this pissing contest for a second and discuss tonight?" Daniel interrupted.
"Tonight is on," Marcus stated.
"Not if we can't guarantee her safety," Nate argued.
"Silence!" Bal roared and the four, no five, Shifters now that Bowie was awake looked at the Vampire as if
