With a human driver and Mercedes, we had to be careful for now. "What can I say? I'm blessed. Only a few weeks left until I'm Mrs. Nicholas Corcoran." We talked about our families and my tour during the trip. When we arrived at the hotel, Amy went up to our room, while I waited in the lounge with Carly, Fiona, and Lawrence. The four Council Enforcers set up to cover the exits. "Send the goons away, Lawrence. They make me nervous."

"I can't do that, Vicki. I don't have the authority."

Of course, he didn't. I took out my phone and called the Council Headquarters. Chairman Carver's receptionist answered....