“Yeah, you’ve lost me,” she said. “We’re on contract to a friend in Limani. We just officially became mercenary journeymen. No intention of spying, sorry. Besides, it’s not as if we’re the only people from Limani to ever visit Calverton.”
“But you’re the only ones who count vampires in your lineage.”
Oh. So that’s what this was about. “I apologize again,” Toria said. “But my mother has nothing to do with this trip. Feel free to drop her a line and ask. I can even give you her direct number.”
Evan’s eyes flashed from hazel to amber, his wolf growing closer to the surface. “I do not consort with vampires.”
Power caressed Toria’s skin, and she felt her shields grow stronger as they merged with Kane’s. Her partner loomed up behind her. “Bigotry doesn’t suit you, Lord Hurst.”
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