Chapter 3

The music got louder as the band switched from a power ballad to something faster, so folks could dance. Nica tapped her foot and shrugged, slightly embarrassed at being caught by her peer.

“I wasn’t staring exactly,” Nica mumbled, but Sheila just gave her a look.

“Yeah, right, but Nica, you can look all you want. Still, you should know that Demon Wolf right there is not like the others. Thor is deep. He’s got power and a temper, too,” Sheila informed her.

“Demon Wolf? Like he’s evil or something?” Nica asked, confused.

“Hell, no, girl. He ain’t evil,” the redheaded she-Wolf continued. “Thor is touched by the gods. He’s our Seer. That means he has the sight. You know, ancient Vikings didn’t use the term Demon like Christians do. You see, Demons were simply otherworldly beings. Folks like Thor, who have a foot on either side of the veil.”

“I knew he was special, but I had no idea,” Nica mused aloud, wonder lacing her tone.