” She headed up the stairs with a determined look on her face. “I’ll meet you out back in a few minutes.”He watched her ascend and then headed...out back. Amymone was lying against the fountain, and her face lit up when she saw him. By her side was a stack of books he had brought on his last trip, and he suspected she had already plowed through most of them.“Hi!” Amymone hopped to her feet and adjusted her dress, then carefully tucked a leaf into the book she had been reading. “Did you bring me. The Elohim made a false Bargain, and stole power from those who became the Infernal Race. This theft has twisted and mutated the Infernal nature into one of dark desires.“But all Bargains must contain an exchange,” the tree lectured, “no matter how one-sided they appear to be. Each Infernal contains a kernel of the original high-born Race. It is this piece which the Elohim uses to steal each new Infernal generation’s power as well. Even the half-breed Cambion you once were carried this seed.. Jane was again reluctant to leave the cover of the water but she was getting cool and Evie had already climbed out and was standing in the bright sun. Jane could not help but study the naked girl's body. She found her to be quite beautiful and looked completely natural. Other than her own she had never seen another woman's body. Working up her courage she left the stream and joined Evie in the sunshine. Jane almost ran back the stream when Evie's pony came up but the young girl only patted him. Besides I don't want to sleep and have to talk with anymore spirits who are looking out for me.I scan back over our trail, with the moonlight to help, I have an easy time of it. There is nothing following us. No Scanners, I am terribly curious as to who or what they are. If Catherine had not made such a fuss about going back, I would have slipped away and gone for a look. But now I have laid down the law of our travels. I too must obey.I settle in by the girls for the rest of the night.Day.