Natasha's surprise isn't manufactured. Alex never mentioned having an accomplice, especially not one on the inside. When the girl showed up on Natasha's hands, her impression was that she hadn't had anywhere else to turn. But working with two vampires—that was unexpected.

If Evie was telling the truth. The other option was that she knew about Natasha's involvement, which couldn't be counted out

Giving a little cough as though clearing her throat, Natasha takes a deep drink of her coffee despite how hot it is and pours a little more alcohol into it. In a carefully neutral voice, she says, "I can see why you wouldn't want that getting out."