From the moment Eva got into the jeep, she began watching Nancy tensely. Nancy kept her eyes on the road, but she had noticed the sharp stares directed at her. Finally, she asked with a playful tone:
"What are you hoping to see? An extra arm or leg? Or do you think flames will shoot out of my eyes?"
Eva replied:
"How entertaining. You and your brother always amaze me with your comedic talents."
Nancy began to laugh.
"There's something about you. I can't help but provoke you," she said.
"Wonderful," Eva responded sarcastically. "So you invited me into the car just to mock me? Now are you going to tell me what you really want to talk about?"
Nancy took a deep breath, trying not to show her stress.
"What do you know about the Alpha?" she asked.
Eva shrugged and answered with an indif
