“You shouldn’t have given him the paper,” Nema fretted, winding her hands together. “What if he hurts Ricki? Oh, Walter, what if he hurts our baby girl?” Walter pulled his trembling wife into his arms and held her tightly against his body. He cursed the fact that she would be able to feel him shaking as well. When Andras had threatened to kill Nema, it had scared the life out of him. “They are way ahead of him,” Walter said soothingly. “Plus, she has Marvin and Martin. There is no way anyone can hurt those two.” “Nema, why don’t you sit and rest,” Ajaska suggested. “Walter, is right. Ricki has the two Kor d’lurs. They are very protective of her.” “So am I,” a voice behind them stated coldly. “Who is he and why is he after my daughter?” Ajaska shifted to the side. He had caught a glimp

