Jacob was silent for a moment.
"I, too, want to see her. She will give me a better explanation."
Than the old woman. He added, shielding his mind from Zande.
He wondered where the old woman could be, and if/when she would show herself to him. He needed to ask her some questions. He believed she would be their best shot in locating Olivera.
"Then we will go." Zande pretended there was no vampire waiting to destroy her family.
"Tell me what the people are like in the Mountains."
Jacob thought about that for a moment. A slow smile softened the faintly harsh edge to his mouth.
"You always come up with great questions, piccola. To be honest, I never thought much about what they are like. Mostly they are hardworking people. They pull together in times of crisis. The Prince and his healer are very much like Dedari. Leaders, hunters, protectors, healers. It will be an experience meeting your older brother, for you and Dedari." His smile deepened, reaching his glittering eyes.
