Chapter 5Sébastien went limp in Hallbjörn’s embrace and Henri gasped, but Nereus held up a hand before Henri could attempt to rise and rush over.
“He’s unconscious only. Let him sleep. He’s likely to awake feeling like a man who’s imbibed one too many, but the rest will allow the demon blood time to help his body heal.”
“You saved both of us. Thank you. But I don’t understand. I’ve never heard of preters being so open about helping. Some Slayers tell such stories but only as whispers.” Henri studied the face of the lizard-man, wondering just how old the gargoyle was.
“Some of us tire of protecting those who actively try and destroy us. Many simply seek to live their own lives and ignore what happens to humans. Others of us are leaving Europe, along with those Slayers who have open minds
