It was surprising how little these hunters had to work with, and yet managed what they did. Which made this little arrangement all the more useful. She hadn't simply gained a hunting hound, but an entire new community, modes of thinking. And at such little cost.

Lara hid a smile behind a look of concern when Dean shook his head, but her voice sounded pleased when she spoke. Pleased with the progress. Pleased with him. "That sounds like an excellent idea." She took the plans from his hands and returned them to the table, the smile now tugging at the corner of her lips. "Unless you wanted to take that break alone?"