Unwelcome Company

"That's fine."

Elora looked him over once, top to bottom, then looked away. She didn't have Tara's ability to detect lies, but something about this man had set off every quiet alarm she had the moment she saw him.

"We pulled you out because it was convenient, not because we have any obligation to you. You're a stranger. You know how valuable medical supplies are right now, and that scratch isn't g