Chapter 571

• "Then I am just as culpable here too," Dayton interjected, his tone pragmatic. He raised a hand to halt Freya's automatic denial. "No, if you're intent on applying blame, Freya, then let's look at the big picture. How did Reasa get access to the phone? What diverted your attention enough that she could take it in the first instance?"
• Her angry gaze bore into his, her expression turning hard. "Don't try to manipulate me, Dayton. The error occurred because I didn't stop to consider that she would even try to get access to a phone. It has nothing to do with you arriving home and distracting me. You didn't leave your phone out and you didn't overreact to the situation."
• "When you guys have finished beating yourselves up over who is responsible, do you think one of you could give me a hand here?" Mallen asked dryly, interrupting the volatile situation. "I need someone to brace Reasa so I can pop her shoulder back in." Three heads turned to survey him, but it was the vampire who moved first.