VESPER GREY LYSAN POV

SEVEN MONTHS LATER

"Do you have any news for me?" I asked, tearing my gaze from the rain streaking down the floor-to-ceiling windows. "Were you finally able to get in touch with Camille?"

Gabriel's shoulders stiffened. "I'm sorry, Miss Vesper, but every effort to meet with her has proven abortive."

"Is that so? Well, what about..." I hesitated, my throat closing as the knot in my chest pulled tighter. "What about Zevran?"

He shifted his weight. "I still don't know ...