She had sworn that she would avoid James partly because she didn't know what to do with him and partly because she still felt that she had hurt Georgi... ruining their friendship beyond repair. But he had done the most unselfish thing she could imagine. He got on a plane, traveled across the world simply to speak to her. She couldn't refuse him or play games.They climbed the stairs quickly as if someone was chasing them. The room was full of sunlight as they entered. James stood still looking. I would get very little for it if I sold it, so I decided to hang onto it for now. I had Matt's desire for a driver's license in the back of my mind.Mel said I could pick up the Escape on Wednesday when it would be prepped and the paperwork complete. I had the authority to sign for it. One of the perks of my new job was permission to use the vehicle for personal use.Camillo Dalla Riva had been our family financial advisor for several years and I thought a conversation with him was in order. But I'm still waiting to hear what happened today."I knew this conversation was going to be the most difficult, the most embarrassing I've ever had. But Piper was right. Already it was getting difficult and uncomfortable to tell some people some things and other people other things. We all live together and we talk among ourselves. What's happening to me now affects us all. As disturbing as it is, it's time to bring this all out in the open.I looked at everyone and said, "Piper is right. This. One of the men grabbed a woman by the wrist. Mander gave him a look that told the man exactly what he’d do to the prick if he tried to bring that woman back to base for “fun.” He let go and got into the vehicle with the others. Mander turned back to the driver and nodded for him to drive off.As they left, Mander thought he heard something hit the vehicle. He turned around and saw a boy who’d made it through the human wall the adults had made to protect the children. He looked like he’d just.