Suspicious and with his eyes still creepily black, Doc approached them. “Tell me you didn't do that, Tom. Tell me you didn’t give her your blood!” “Yuck! Gross! I wouldn't drink that, not even on my deathbed.” “In fact, you were just fainted,” he answered uprightly, looking proud of his actions. “What does that mean?” Gus snapped. “Did you also pronounce the solemn vow?” “Yes.” “Holy Mother! How will you explain it to the Council?” “f**k the Council!” Luke screamed. “How will you explain that to your soon-to-be fiancé?” Lupus protectively put his hands on his crotch. “I don't want to be in your shoes, when Lucinda finds out.” Even though confused and dismayed, Alice knew by instinct it was the truth. She retched, bent forward and brought her hands to her stomach. Besides the injury

