Clem grinned back. "Well, wait and see, my love." Yes, dear."Neither Zoë or Randy wanted the weekend to finish and they wanted some time on their own...before it did. They dawdled on the way back to The Lodge. They stopped on the edge of the Drill Valley where there was a pleasant view and sitting hand in hand talked. Neither was prepared to commit themself but it was clear to both of them that each felt a strong pull."By the way," said Randy, "I've booked you accommodation at the camp for the. Jardart, their leader, is worried that no one has returned from the raid he sent here. I suppose he will be even more worried when the ten men he sent to see why don't return either. I believe I'll organize a little welcome for them." Oh. Why not just let them come and tend to them here like you did the others?" she asked."I don't want to keep doing the same thing all the time. If I do, sooner or later someone will catch on and think of a way to counteract our plans. Besides, I need to give the. I'd had to refuel her during the trip, and had bought the most expensive high-octane available at the time. She seemed okay with that, but I wanted to ensure now that I was doing the best possible for her.I'd done some spot research on the Internet for best fuels, and found out that their top recommendation wasn't even the most expensive. It was just in the top three. And it was available only a few miles from my house.Then I took the long way around to work.Rather than finding work a chore, I. Kat decided to drop by Kelly’s house, partly to return a math book she’d borrowed, and partly just for something to do. She thought of calling ahead to see if Kelly was home, but didn’t bother because she felt like a walk anyway. And maybe she had something else in the back of her mind....The door was answered by Betty Ann, looking ten years younger than her age in cutoff jeans and a tight top with spaghetti straps. She smiled widely at Kat and invited her in. The same thing had happened a.