My mind’s screaming went unvoiced. Logic grabbed the panic and wrestled it to the ground.

In the end, only Leif believed that you were still alive. He thought you might be hiding somewhere, playing a game. As the rest of us grieved, Leif searched the jungle for you day after day.” “When did he finally stop?” I asked. “Yesterday.

Only Valek would consider an attempt on my life a fascinating diversion.

There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life." "Because you loosened the vent's screws." "Best. Decision. Ever.

I'd like you to make a commitment to me as well. Will you be my mate?

I'm glad you're here. We've had some...interesting developments." Leif groaned. "That's Yelena-speak for life-threatening danger.

The Queen Seeker was back!