Ripley's POV

"I owe you a lifetime of gratitude," Ripley said to Gemma.

Gemma looked up from her book, startled. "You owe me nothing," she responded.

"Gemma, I know you don't like me, but you saved my life. I owe you a debt for that." Ripley watched Gemma with careful eyes as Gemma set her book aside.

"I don't exactly understand what you are, but I know you sacrificed half of your power to save my son. I owe you a debt for that," Gemma said, standing to be face to ...