Cooper hefted her dead weight into the van. If he didn't take as much care as he should have and she bumped her head, well, oops. He settled her into the passenger seat, even clipping her seat belt into place.

Her question made him pause. "Back to Harris? That nutcase?" The scorn in his tone made it clear that he had very little respect for the new leader of his nest. He slammed the door, walking around to the other side and hopping in. "Oh no. You're headin' straight for the Night Council, missy. You're on their most wanted list."