Derek said all that, but still took the antiseptic and gauze from Jackson One and began treating his wounds.

"I called on my way here. Aurora hasn't entered Tanshara yet."

"Must've taken the river route. Slower than land travel," he added.

Mason's voice was hoarse, "We already checked. No sign of her by water."

Derek tied off a neat butterfly knot, raised a brow in satisfaction, and said, "If we can't find her domestically, we'll block her ...