Mina squeezed Jacqueline's hand lightly, carefully taking into consideration the fact that she was a bit more delicate than she used to be. "We can talk about that," she said. "Assuming that a haven becomes necessary."

Oh God, she really didn't want to discuss this. Not here, not tonight, not with Jacqueline. But it was unavoidable now.

"To tell you the truth," she started slowly, choosing her words carefully. "I've been considering another possibility for the future."