Zayd closed the door behind him and reluctantly walked inside, stooping in front of her. “Quinn…little red, what’s wrong?”

She looked down at him with eyes that were red with tears, rapidly shaking her head. “Why are you here?”

“Quinn I…answer me first, what did she say to you? Why in heaven's name are you crying so painfully? Tell me, I’ll take care of it.”

“I…I…” she swallowed, her mental panic visible on her face. “Nothing ...