I was still standing by my window, thinking about my plan to warn Vaiker, when I heard a firm knock on my door. Before I could answer, Dominic walked in, his face dark with frustration.

"We need to talk," he said, closing the door behind him.

"About what?" I asked, though I had a feeling I already knew.

"About Lacie," he said through gritted teeth. "Why won't you let me throw her out of this house? She's causing nothing but trouble, and I'm tired of dealing with her games."

I ...