Before Bond finally left, Alanna begged him not to bring up the "condom" issue with Quinn. They really didn't need them!
Sinking into the bathtub, the water bubbled around her, the jets massaging her tired muscles. Alanna submerged herself, holding her breath until she emerged, gasping for air. She felt calmer now.
Outside, the sky was darkening, and Elisa's party was probably already starting.
Alanna wasn't too worried. She had promised Megan to attend the party, more accurately, to carry out a hunter mission. But the real action at such gatherings usually happened late at night. Elisa was likely plotting something for her, so there was no need to show up early.
Mariana, in her frail health, would sleep early. Once everything was settled here, Alanna would find an excuse to leave. Aft
