Ellory didn't sound her usual smug self, if anything she sounded strained. This was different. Tig liked this. "I just want to make sure all of my guests are properly taken care of," she replied with fake sincerity.

Tig led her out to the garden and suddenly slowed pace. She looked about and was satisfied to find they were alone. There were a couple voices but the owners were some distance off and not visible from where they were. "How do you feel now?"

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