Chapter 22

When she returned to the archives, she was told to spend no more than an hour with the procreation project and then to report to Agent Tavery. Looking for any excuse to be away from the agitated dragon until he forgave or forgot, Renée delved into the archives.

And turned up something that she wasn’t sure if she should classify as interesting or disturbing.10

That evening, Jenny was helping Renée prepare dinner. They were in the house the interns used as a dorm. Renée had said they’d do it themselves even though it was her and Conchetta’s and Bianca’s night again. Jenny sensed her need to be alone, and yet not abandon her duty. She’d smiled at Conchetta, who’d protested, and at Bianca, who hadn’t.