there is no escape . a low , pealing ring filled the air then . the same peal that had sounded right before the cops arrived on their last terrible visit . drake turned at the sound , heading back into the main living area . jasmine followed , grabbing for his arm . '' drake , no , it 's probably the
cops

she definitely has a lot of heart . i gave her some substances that will dull the pain and speed her recovery . '' '' not that she 'll live to enjoy a recovery , '' kendra muttered . '' she 's aware of her tiny lifespan , '' tanu said . '' she kept asking to speak to you ,
kendra

the thought was n't as natural as it once would have been for nix , but it still formed far too easily in his mind , as the sensor in question came within fifteen feet of nix , and then ten . '' nobody . '' the sensor 's voice was familiar , but nix could n't quite place it . '' i know you 're here ,
nix