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Feehan looked at her as if she was the most insensitive person he’d ever met. As long as it got everyone’s attention away from Vadim and Liz, she didn’t care.

“Unless we get more information, I suppose there isn’t a lot we can do.” He turned to Vadim. “I really would appreciate it if you could get some help from Otherworld as to what exactly we are dealing with. If you can’t, I’ll have to take the matter up with the SBLE head and his Otherworld counterpart, and that never goes well.”

“I’ll do my best.” Vadim said. “After our last experience with Drew Spencer, I’m sure we’d all rather avoid him if we can.”

Everyone agreed and filed out. Vadim followed Ella back to their office. She closed the door and leaned against it.

“You have to do something to stop Feehan going to Spencer. He’s a dick. Last time he waltzed in here, he was quite happy to use me as bait to capture a serial killer. And he doesn’t like you at all, does he?”

“Spencer doesn’t like anyone in my family, apart from my father. I have to stop Feehan taking thisanywhere,or he’ll get us all killed.” Vadim sat on the edge of his desk. “The question is, how much do I need to tell him to get him off my back?”

“Without mentioning the cult, sect thing?”

“Exactly.”

“Canyou find out anything about Adam?”

“That’s going to be difficult.”

“Why?”

He exhaled. “Because I thought he was already dead.”

“What?”

“I’m beginning to wonder if Adam is simply impersonating this deceased person to draw my attention, or if he is the real deal.”

“You mean he’s come back to life?”

“It happens in Otherworld sometimes.”

“Like a zombie or something?”

“Not quite. Most Fae are immortal, but under certain circumstances, and with certain weapons, they can be destroyed.”

“I know that. So if Adam has been brought back to achieve a certain purpose, can he be killed again?”

“That’s a good question.” He glanced down at his locked hands. “Normally, I’d say yes, but in this world? I’m not so sure.”

“Morosov, you’re beginning to scare me.” She advanced toward his desk. “Are you saying Adam is unstoppable?” He smiled at her and she went still. “What?”

“I told you that it might be better to let him have his way, didn’t I?”

“And I told you what I thought of that stupid idea.” She touched his arm. “What is it?”

He cupped her chin, his thumb skimming the corner of her mouth. “Just remember that as your mate, my first priority is your safety. I will do whatever is necessary to keep you alive.”

“Why are you telling me this now, and why does it sound like a threat?”

“Because if we interfere with Adam’s plans, we’ll be putting everyone we know in danger.”

“Are you trying to frighten me?”

He brushed a kiss over her mouth. “No, I’m just telling you the truth. I’ll always put you first, Ella, never doubt it.”

He released her and she stepped out of reach with an uneasy feeling in her gut. Why did he sound so convinced that disaster awaited them? She didn’t like it at all, but she liked the idea of endangering everyone around her even less.

“Okay.”