First I'd like to thank Dessa, my clan leader, who listened to me rant and rave during the writing of this story and kept me sane throughout it. She read over parts of it and offered ideas and support, and for this I thank her.

Also, my friend Krystel who knew the characters before they were even in the story, and who listened to me ramble even whe she had no idea what I was talking about. And thanks for being so brutally honest.

My cousin Ali, who listened patiently to me while I complained about computers and writer's block, and who keeps up my faith in my writing when I start to doubt myself.

I also want to thank everyone from the Night World Writings List who commented on it when it was sent out.