Chapter 35

"Gia, thank goodness. How are you feeling?"

"Better now."

"I-I'm..." Francesca was suddenly not sure what to say, "What happened? How did you escape? How did you find us?"

"That's a lot of questions. How I escaped was a long story. As to finding where you are. Well, Emerald Tower isn't exactly that hard to spot here in New York, Ches."

Francesca warmed at Gianna calling her by her nickname, "You're right. That was stupid."

"Francesca." Tristan's voice made her turn towards the door. He took one look at Gianna and his eyes landed on Francesca again. "Can I talk to you alone, for a second?"

Without another word, Tristan led her to the supply room of the infirmary, ignoring the curious looks of the nurses around them. He shut the door quietly.

"Can you believe it? She's here. Sure, she's a bit banged up, but she looks like she's healing. And she's...actually here." Francesca was practically jumping up and down in happinness, "Now, we just need to rescue Mira and--"

"Qin ai de, wha