The Shadow of the Gods (Bloodsworn Saga, #1)

by John Gwynne

“You squeak like a wire-trapped ferret,” Virk said, “and as you cannot even find your nose to wipe it, how are you capable of finding stolen children, murderers and thieves?”

“I was holding back,” Einar sniffed. “I was being kind. I even told him to stay down, and how does he repay my kindness? By biting me.” He pulled a face. “I do not like to be bitten.”