I wipe my sweaty hands after placing all the cleaned dishes and utensils back. When I tell Jessica I need to speak to David, she grins.

As I climb the stairs, I attempt to recall everything I intended to say to David. The homes, the Luna Ceremony, and Guy? Seconds later, I'm confronting David's formidable office door.

I clench my fist and knock. David says from inside. I'm going to open the door when I'm interrupted. I gaze across at a grinning Neme. Neme bounces to the door, barefoot.

I sigh, turn the handle, Stepping inside, The crackling of the fire is soothing.

David and Hunter are waiting for me...