"Is everything prepared?" I inquired with my attorney.

"Yes. Everything is as you directed," he responds.

"Excellent. Bring them to the house immediately," I say before ending the call.

A week has passed since the rescue operation, and I still have not seen Ares. A full week has passed without him returning home at all. I suppose that simply demonstrates where his allegiance lies.

Isn't this how it all began with Trevor just before everything fell apart? This time, I was determined not to wait until I was thrown out. I would exit on my own instead. I have not visited Judith, and I have no intention of doing so....