Violet's pov "Who--who are you?" I stuttered. "Oh, I see, he has not informed you about me." The man drawled, his voice a sweet blend of baritone. "Who?" I asked. "Never mind." He said. I eyed him wearily. "I mind." I answered, giving him a lopsided look. I nudged him to set me down, which he immediately did. There was something about him, which I can't place my fingers on. But it was obvious he was not the one with the dark presence since I couldn't feel it around him. I looked around for Shadow, who was huddled up in the corner of the path we were taking before the sudden scare. Shadow grunted so heavily I thought he'd pass out. Rushing to him, I said to the man. " Please get me water." He produced a wolf's skin from the bag he carried around his waist and stretched it to me.

