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told him her thoughts were returning to the demon before she added, “So Samuels is in a relationship with the sister—and any demon is arrogant enough to think the control he has there is sufficient. Why transform Charlie if he’s got the sister in hand? It’d be a blow to his ego to resort to that.”
    â€œBut he did,” Jake said.
    â€œYes. Which gives us several possibilities: another demon wanted to strike that blow, maybe someone higher up at Legion, and he directed the vampires to go after Charlie; or, if Samuels is directing the vampires, something happened at Legion that changed his priorities—so that a blow to his ego was the lesser of two evils; or, Jane is starting to suspect something’s wrong, and he wanted another level of control over her. But there’s always the fourth possibility, which is the unknown factor that usually fucks everything up.” She glanced up at Ethan. “Did they know you were in Seattle?”
    Remembering the surprise in the vampires’ psychic scents, Ethan shook his head. “No. But the vampires do now. At least one demon does, too.”
    â€œAnd your cover with Charlie is blown. Does she still trust—”
    â€œShe doesn’t know it was me that saved her.” And Ethan preferred to keep it that way.
    Jake turned in his seat. “You shape-shifted? Are you sure she was convinced by it? You’re the worst—”
    â€œShe didn’t see me clearly.” Only heard him. If he ever had to use the one false shape he could successfully hold, he’d be certain not to talk much. He looked at Lilith. “The way I figure, there’s about seven vampires being held at Legion, and about seven scientists working there under coercion.”
    She nodded and picked up the small pile of files, tossed them at Ethan. He vanished them into his cache the moment they left her fingers. “You’ve been going to Caelum each day, getting your assignments from Michael. I want you in Seattle full-time. I’ll clear it with him. Whatever Legion is doing, finding out what it is needs to take precedence over everything else. Everything but keeping Charlie Newcomb out of the vamps’ hands.”
    â€œYes.” It needn’t be said. A Guardian’s first duty was always protecting human life.
    â€œI’ll be sending Jake up in a day or two as your backup.”
    Surprise lightened Jake’s psychic scent, and he said softly, “Sweet, sweet freedom. You are a goddess, Lilith.”
    Ethan frowned, his brows drawing together as he looked at the novice. A Guardian’s heightened senses left him vulnerable to sensory overload in the first years of his active service. Cloistering the novices at SI had helped with some of the young Guardians’ adjustments, but the Enthrallment still hit them, especially when they left the warehouse.
    â€œYou still Enthralled? You won’t be much good to me outside if you’re spinning.”
    Jake shrugged. “I’ve gone out several times without being overwhelmed.”
    â€œIt doesn’t matter,” Lilith said. “Once he’s there, he’s going to stay in one place. I just want him to act as your base of operations and SI’s contact, if it all goes to shit. Particularly as they know you’re there now.”
    Ethan nodded. “I’m agreeable to the help, but the apartment I’ve got isn’t equipped for that. Does SI have a location?”
    Lilith leaned forward and punched in a number on her phone. “No, but Ramsdell Pharmaceuticals picked up a property when Colin and Savi visited the vampire community a few months back. Knowing Savi, everything Jake could possibly use—and a couple of things he’d never think to use—should be ready to go.” A smile widened her lips when the vampire answered. “Ah, Colin, you gorgeous freak. You aren’t in your daysleep.”
    â€œNot today, my dear