" Raven was there in his mind, instantly flooding him with warmth and comfort. He would always need her, but right now, more than anything, he had to know she was safe. There was the merest quiver in her voice. He wasn't altogether certain that didn't fall under the heading of misleading her, but she'd been through enough. She could feel Mikhail's grief and wondered at it. Mikhail felt her acceptance. Just to be doubly safe, he sent a quick message to Jacques, warning him of possible danger and alerting him to what they had found. "She is well?" Gregori asked. "Jacques knows to watch over her. She asked about you." Gregori's eyebrow shot up. He doubted that anyone had inquired about his health, not in centuries, other than Mikhail. He didn't respond to the statement, unsure of what to think about another being including him in their circle."