I kept my focus on the match playing on TV. It was intense, with two of the best players going head-to-head. Every point was like watching art unfold.

Without looking at her, I asked casually, "So, who do you think's gonna take this one?"

Selene just snapped, "You've got some nerve showing up here."

I pulled up a chair next to her bed, eyes still on the game. "Weren't you expecting me?"

I mean, that attack on Nora? That was obviously meant ...