It seemed that Hajieelkhe listened to what I said to him that day. And now it is finally over.Well, not really. Placident got away. She fled as soon a...s she heard that the Wilijies were loosing. But there is a pretty huge reward for anyone who catches her. If she shows herself anywhere she will be quite dead.Vicdaen was crowned the next day, and the Wilijies rejoiced. I never saw it, but I heard he looked triumphant. Hajieelkhe stayed the general of Veriton. And also became the right of. Karen didn't because she was too busy going to hell. No -- Hell, capital "H". No question. She knew, because she was prepared to serve a new Master. Capital "M". Michael Wright spoke to her, spoke her name, and she was his. Utterly. She'd been the best little girl for her strict mommy and daddy, never missing church twice a week or Sunday school; she'd ever helped teach the younger kids about Moses, the 10 Commandments and the burning bush. And with her button nose and peaches and cream. The next thing I know I woke up in your bed. How did I get there? How did I end up in your bed, Martin?”“I put you there.”“How did I end up out of my clothes?”“I took them off you.”Her lip quivered. “Was it good for you? Was it? And, what was it you gave me?”“Look -- I don’t like the direction where this is heading ... your accusations. I’m sure once you got home you looked yourself over carefully and you know nothing happened.”“Nothing actionable.”“Nothing happened. Nothing. You don’t remember. "Enhanced?" Art got out as Jeff motioned for him to eat.The young agent dived in."You're an Alpha. The Healer and the chamber have started a process that will continue for some time. Alphas have a number of abilities that most other humans don't have. Most of those abilities have lain dormant, and some have atrophied until they barely exist anymore. The enhancement process that the Healer has started in your body has begun to awaken those abilities. At least you will have us to guide you. You.