Alanna had heard almost the same question twice in one day.
She was obligated to answer Megan's questions about the mission, as Megan was her Hunter mentor, but she had no such obligation to Sonde.
Sonde obviously knew this, and he had only asked such a question to confirm a guess.
Observing Alanna's expression, he got his answer and immediately resumed his usual cheerful demeanor. He raised his hand in apology. "Sorry, I shouldn't have pried if that's a secret."
Alanna was a little surprised that he would back off so easily. Her expression relaxed a little. "Sonde, you helped me yesterday. If you're ever in danger, I'll save you."
Sonde bowed with gentlemanly courtesy. "My pleasure, my lady."
"If a cannonball were to fly at us right now, could I safely lie in your arms? Would you
