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she didn’t want to tell her dad that she and Caine had started a conversation in one of the sex rooms, or whatever they were called, and things had gone south fast. Things being the tingles in her body as he’d thrust his leg between hers and taken her mouth in a blatant demand…She brought a hand up to her lips, suddenly buzzing with the need to feel his lips again.
    “When are you coming back?”
    “I’m not sure. I’ll call you again and let you know. Oh, and I lost my phone and purse and some money, back at the club. It was a disaster zone.”
    “You’re sure they’re treating you right over there? You’re not in a cell, are you?”
    “No, I’m in a fancy medical wing. Their healer took care of me. Everyone has been nice.”
    “Huh.” He snorted. She’d bet he was pacing. “I’m not crazy about this.”
    “Me neither, but seriously, they’ve all been helpful. I mean, that Watcher could have left me knocked out at Hell’s Gate.”
    “Alina, listen. You’re in a medical wing?”
    “Yes.”
    “Grab whatever you can to defend yourself, if it comes to that. A syringe with a sedative, a scalpel, hell, I don’t know what they have, but be prepared. Got it?”
    “Dad, I won’t need to do that. They’re the good guys. I don’t think—”
    “Just do it. I don’t trust anyone .”
    She sighed. So true. But after his own father was double-crossed and their species discriminated against, Sebastian never let his guard down. “Okay.”
    “Get back soon.”
    “Bye, dad. I love you.”
    She ended the call and stared at the phone, idly tracing her finger along the buttons. Sometimes she and Sebastian got separated when they worked a job, or sometimes they worked two different jobs at the same time. Either way, they always touched base on the phone, and eventually got back to wherever they called home at that point in time. She just had never ended up being taken somewhere while unconscious before.
    The doors swung open and Ashina peeked in. Seeing Alina off the phone, she came in with a pitcher of water and two glasses. Lemon slices swirled among ice cubes clinking gently against the glass, bringing a sudden thirst to Alina’s throat.
    “I thought you should have some fluids,” the healer murmured, pouring water into each glass.
    “I’m parched. Thank you.”
    “So, did you get a hold of your dad?” Ashina’s tone was light and casual, but the glance she flicked at Alina was full of curiosity.
    “Yep. He’s worried, but I told him I’m fine. I told him I was here.”
    Ashina handed her a glass. “Can I ask you about your parents?”
    “Um, sure. But it’s just me and my dad. I never had a mom.” She took a long sip.
    The healer’s face looked stricken for a second, then the look passed. “Oh. I’m sorry.”
    Alina shrugged but eyed the other woman warily, wondering what was up with her. “It’s okay. I was adopted.”
    “Oh.” Shoulders sagging, Ashina sank into a chair next to the bed.
    “Are you okay?”
    Ashina swallowed. “Can I speak frankly with you?”
    “Is this about me and my dad?” Warning bells rang in her head. Maybe Caine had told them about her pickpocketing and cloaking after all. Did they care? Would they keep her here against her will?
    “No, just about you.”
    “Um, okay.” Alina chewed the inside of her cheek. She didn’t have to tell the whole truth, just enough to keep her and her dad safe.
    “Are you familiar with the legend of the Solsti?”
    What? Alina froze. Whatever she had thought the healer would say, it wasn’t that. Cold panic spread through her arms. She tried to act nonchalant. “Well, yeah. Everyone knows that story.”
    “Yes, everyone does.” Ashina paused and pressed her lips together. “Rumors have been circulating that the Solsti have returned. Have you heard this?”
    Thump. Thump. Thump . Alina’s heart crashed against her ribs like a giant wrecking ball. “Yes.” That was true. She’d just overheard some chatter at the