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John bent down and wrapped Honi into a huge hug.
“I came as quickly as I could. I also spoke to Liz at the medical center. She couldn’t tell me much other than Adi is stable and they’ve identified the poison. Looks like a Gila monster got her, although they’ve got no idea how one got into the motel room.”
Honi nodded, clinging to the older man. He was grateful for the update, but keenly aware of Nina being out there.
“Wanna tell me what happened?” John inquired gently, disentangling himself, and sitting down next to Honi. Ho’neo moved out of the way, grumbling quietly, although John couldn’t hear him. Before Honi could answer, Con blurted out, “It was Nina. She tried to cut Adi’s throat. Honi’s spirit wolf stopped her just in time.”
When John stared first at Con, then at Honi, Honi
