Kiryu's question took Nate by surprise--but maybe just because he was worried for Samantha. "No, no one's picked on me so far. I admit that I'm nervous about the vamps, but . . ." he let his voice trail off as he shrugged. "The idea is for all of us to get along, right? The wolves and their servants; the vamps and theirs. Thanks for asking, though--and thanks for coming to help me and Samantha."<br/><br/>They were almost to the school. "Let's bring Samantha to my room," Nate continued. "She'll have privacy there."