THREE SEPARATE PUNCTURE WOUNDS, A shattered eye socket, numerous bruises, and fractured bones.

The muscles in Alek's face ached with the force he held over them to keep his thoughts from showing.

What could have caused such a reaction from her?

The briefest glance up revealed Leseach sitting a meter or so from Rashid, her large eyes fixed on the man's face.

Turning his attention back to the Lieutenant, Alek felt it as Cat made another pass with their ...