"One. But it was Abyzou, the psycho spawn. She'd cornered a pregnant woman in a parking lot and was working her evil mojo to cause a miscarriage." He held up his hand at the anxious eep I emitted. "Breeder and fetus are fine."

"Is Ari okay?"

"Your twin is untouched. I, on the other hand?" He tapped his wound. "My perfection is marred." He'd heal quickly like all Rasha did, but Kane loved his dramatic flare.

I exhaled hard, then trotted down the stairs, gesturing ...