The look Ollie gave Alena was similar to what the men under him got, when they were aboard the carrier. Not as sharp, not as severe. There was sympathy there as well. But there was also a cool, assessing expression, one that suggested she should reassess the situation.

He stepped inside and took Ty's hand. He supposed it looked like a united front, he thought; the two of them against her. That wasn't really what it was - it was just him trying to keep Ty calm, at least until Alena and Eliana were out of range. He squeezed Ty's hand as he spoke, and smiled at Alena.

"I think that covers the essentials," he said gently. "I know there are details to work out, but I think...we need a couple of minutes, all of us, before we dive into that, Ms. Lowell."