C14 Knock Two Wolves With One Stone

"My darling Alinta, you are finally awake!" exclaimed a deep, familiar voice.

"Mr. Crassus?" Alinta replied, a mix of surprise and panic in her voice.

"Oh, how my heart can now be at ease," he said, greedily cupping the side of her face as he examined her. He noticed the tension in her body language but chose to ignore it