Rachel emerged from the front door. Her posture and facial expressions were calm, but Doug could feel the annoyance and distaste she was hiding through their rapport. The only reason Alistaire was allowed even this far was because Stephanie requested he be able to visit.

"This way," she said when Alistaire was close enough. She would personally see him to his aunt and back out to the car.

She held little trust for anyone associated with the Hellfire Club until they had proven themselves. Add onto that any association with Selene and Rachel verged on absolutely no trust.