Oh, very good. Way to go. There’s a good example you're setting, Lucia stones she chastised herself. Just stick your tongue out and get right down to his level. But she couldn’t keep a stern demeanor, not even when she knew she ought to. She was enjoying this too much.

Starvos would be appalled. He would think she’d been taken over by the enemy!

It wasn’t true, Lucia told herself.

She was in control. She had never had so much speed and power under her command before. It was a little terrifying. And exhilarating as all get out!

And if Mr. Walter asked, she could say she was simply trying...