On the way back, the group split into two cars. Bond drove Winnie and Mariana ahead, while the bodyguard took Quinn and Alanna. Sitting in the back seat, Alanna was lost in thought. Quinn was also silent, staring out the window at the passing landscape with a furrowed brow and a striking profile. Unconsciously, Alanna found herself staring at Quinn's profile, her mind racing to piece together the day's revelations. The Hunters' Organization classified Quinn as "highly dangerous," and their approach was "Keep distance, maintain observation." Alanna had long been aware of his danger, but she obviously failed to keep her distance from him. Despite seemingly belonging to two different worlds, they were now married. Yet, because of the absurd reality of their marriage, this closeness becam

