"We have certain connections to people who live...how shall I say this...outside the normal life," Rolf explained. "They could offer you the protection you need, but it would come at a cost."

"We'll pay whatever costs are necessary," Zach said.

"You have no idea what you are saying," Gretchen snorted. "You look like fine, cultured ladies. The price you would have to pay might be too much for you."

"We'll just have to take that chance, then," Krista said. "Can you really help us?"

"Probably," Rolf replied, nodding, "but why would you trust us?"

"You just saved us from a mob," Susan replied.

"I did that out of curiosity to...