With a giggle, Isara jumped from the table and landed on the floor tiles. She dusted her hands and moved gracefully forward. “Not to worry, dear,” she said. “We don't have to fight, if you would prefer to avoid it. Just let me take Adren, and I'll be on my way.”
“You know that's not gonna happen.”
Isara sauntered toward her with a smile that promised pain. “I figured,” she said, her eyebrows rising. “But I thought I would make the offer. I know there's no chance of us becoming allies, but…we don't have to be enemies.”
Anna narrowed her eyes, then shook her head. “You shot up a park full of innocent people just to make a point,” she spat. “You know, I kind of think we do.”
“If you insist, dear.”
“I really do.”
In her mind, Anna saw Keli's silhouette moving toward Adren at a slow, meas
