Sorino's smile gave Katelina chills. The vampire was up to something.
Jorick obviously sensed it. "What do you want?"
"Want? You make it sound mercenary." The waiter approached and he ordered for himself and Kai, then turned back to Jorick. "I came to give you information concerning the Children of Shadows."
Ume stiffened, but Jorick asked coolly, "In exchange for-?"
"I'm not asking for anything. I only thought you'd be interested to know that the Sodalitas not only ascertained the Children's hideout, but sent a death squad to deal with them, led by our friend Wolfe."
Xandria gaped. "I thought the Children of Shadows split up. Is Cye with them?"
Sorino regarded her like a fly who'd landed on his plate. "If you're referring to Cyprus, then no. He's already dead."
Heartbreak flashed in Xandria's eyes before she looked to her lap. "Oh. I knew they had casualties, but I was hoping he'd made it."