. "Don' t insult my intelligence, Aubrey. We a

inst her, tugged on Aubrey's sleeve,

loud enough for everyone to hear. "I don' t wan

pulling her back. "This is your home

e you no shame? Look at this scheming little... She's de

edy, shielding her with his body. "If you'

e to his feet. He was not a large man, but he radiated an

ly trembled u

the General said, his voice quie

nt and tolerant. But that doesn'

r at the door. "Tell Ms.

set stubbornly. "If she lea

d with anger. He took a st

said, quickly ste

. "Please, don' t be angry. It' s my fault.

by a deep sigh. He gripped my arm, his e

to me. I' m supposed to be protecting

suring smile. "Please, don' t worry about us. A

urances, the Gregorys finally left,

losed, I turned to fa

accused, his voice dripping with venom.

a word to them,

nd that this changes anything. I' m not getting rid

but what was the point? He had alread

said, shrugging. I walked p

idn' t ca

yself. I just had to su

where Kian worked, walking an extra two miles

headed back. The streets w

udden, prickling sensati

was foll

I quickened my steps, the sound of my pur

hree large men stepped out of a dark a

un around to retreat, but I r

ling voice spoke

Look what w

as K