erent. She understands our world. She's

r anymore. It was something more basic

aight. You are sending me, your wife, the woman who funds

a dismissive hand. "I had to cancel you

and smile at me, a pat

ou're a survivor. You can handle

silent room. An adventure. He was calling

ce dropping to a whisper. "It goes through th

y should she be uncomfortable while you travel in safety and sty

who supposedly lived by a code of honor. I looked at him

imself with a loose threa

lacing a hand on my arm. He

. "Connor is the man of the house. He knows what's best. Dahlia

ruelty of youth. "Yeah, Jenna. You're always so tough.

looked around at their faces-my

elt like it could crack the foundation of the house. "You're treating an outside

r at Connor. "You're treati

with anger. "Don't b

ent," he snapped. "Stop maki

ng. "I can't let her travel alone or feel unsafe. I

ife to prove you're a good

d double doors of t

there, silhouetted aga

with delight. "Dah

round the other woman. "I've missed you