Chapter 9 Safe House: Freya Freya woke up with a start. Instantly she went into defense mode, but the room was empty. She looked around the familiar surroundings. How had she gotten back to the safe house? The last thing she remembered was something to do with the camp. She’d fought some women but couldn’t remember exactly. Still filthy from the fighting, she headed into the private hygiene unit and had a fast shower. Fresh clothes later and she was ready to see Bash. Except he wasn’t in the house. Panic seized her as she realized he was nowhere to be found. Again. What if the women had followed them? She bolted out the door and looked around. He was leaning against the side of the house. Relief flooded her at the sight of him. When had he become so important to her? “I didn’t want to w

