“Very well. My vow of silence begins now.” “How long will it last?” she asked. He made a show of considering. “At least . . . two minutes.” Calladia made a stifled snorting sound. “Don’t make me gag you.” “Kinky,” he said, biting his lower lip. “Will you tie me up, too?” “Yep, I’ll tie you to a tree in the woods overnight. It’s supposed to rain.” Astaroth shivered. Tent camping was bad enough. “I’m shutting up.” Calladia smirked. “Atta demon.”

