“Why is it necessary for him to know your scent?”
“So he will recognize me when I come to him.”
“That’s right, Mrs. Ryan.” He studied her for several moments before speaking, “From this day on you will have a new purpose in life. Do you know that it is?”
“I’m to give to the members of the Inner Circle and their pets. In time I will want this, just like Carmelita and the others.”
“Very good. Tell me, did Carmelita show you her scar?”
“Yes, it was in the form of the letters DW.”
“Would you like to earn such an honor?”
“Oh yes, I would.”
“You must say the words and ask me to begin your training.”
Again, Kathy lowered her eyes and appeared to be struggling with a thought but the bells drove everything from her head except their discordant sound. When she looked up at Gruber his eyes b
