Chapter 61

To the young child, however, the dark shadow was absolutely stunning. Even if Andrew's voice soothed her concerns, this woman's raven black hair, seductive movement, and penetrating eyes numbed her spirit. Despite the fact that it appeared to have hollowed-out eyes and appeared to be staring at nothingness, the shadow of the woman was soothing to her and seemed to call her inner young self.

And the shadow voices had the comforting quality of a mother's voice. "Welcome, little girl," the mother whispered as she looked Andrew in the eyes. His floaty dark coat seemed to be aware of the other souls on the woman's back and seemed to be touching them as well. "...So the vampire lord has brought a newcomer to the gate, which I have noticed. A young virgin with a yore of witchcraft in her blood. It's odd."

How did this phantom-like glamour know so much about me and my life? Norma thought.

Corsair and her daughters, Cir and Cor," Andrew responded. "Norma," he continued. "They are