*Anna*

I am not surprised to see the two men we left behind waiting for me at the station. I suspect everyone, even those not employed by him, obeys Kai Tempest’s orders. After giving each of the children a hug, an extra long one to the boy I helped rescue, I smile at Lea . “Thank you for thinking of inviting me. It was a wonderful outing”.

“I’m glad you could join us”. She looks at her brother, giving him a wicked grin. “I’ll have to think of something else we can do together”.

“I would like that”. The words are true even as I wonder how many lies a...