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“Yes, of course The Russian wolf is protective”

Her blood chilled “Russian?” Then again, Lev was a Russian name Everyone knew that

“From the old line of wolf”

“You picked up on o, but Lev is a nors in a more open area She had psychic abilities, but no doubt influenced by mental illness How could she believe Lev was a olf? Or still alive Was there even a point asking about her father?

Mada look “You don’t believe me”

“I’end of the olf or local folklore”

“It’s in your blood They will co

me for you”

“What do you mean?”

She took her hand again and closed her eyes “Your father, he wants to keep you away Safe He loves you and fears for you”

“Why? And what do you mean by blood?”

She rocked and shook her head “Danger”

“Should I not travel abroad?” The terrorists who abducted her were all dead Anyway, she wasn’t returning to her old assignment

Madam Montfort opened her eyes “Leave New Orleans”

“Because of the olf?”