The other side of her face had a black eye, and there was a little split lip. "Oh Connie, darling, why did he do it? How could he? The bastard." Conni... started crying hard, tears streaming down her face. Vicky hugged her tightly, careful of the beat up face, and rocked back and forth. Minutes passed as she tried to comfort her little sister, the way she always had when they were young. Slowly the frantic release of emotion eased.Once the worst was over, Vicky hurried downstairs and brought a. Zy and Rhys take so dang long it’s about a day or two later before I see them.” “That’s too bad,” said Kizzy. “My fuel was to be tested on this journey.” Now I wanted to cry. I knew I was grounded, but if Zylen and Zyana wanted to go without me to test Kizzy’s fuel that was to be tested, it was fine with me. Like before, Luna’s meal was perfect, but this time I picked at my food as everyone talked. My stomach clenched at the thought of what my news might bring. I stared to think I had made a. . friends. Support each other, or something. I could use someone I can trust, and I think I can trust you. And you've clearly won the heart of this lady, which speaks volumes about you as well. Will you at least think about it?"Alistair agreed, and Theron slipped out of the library to leave us alone."Well that was..." Not what you expected?" Alistair shot me a look, and I grinned. "What? I didn't exactly have time to tell you that he and I have spoken a bit in the last few days. He's not at all. “Hey, watch it now.” Carlo said as he looked at me and chuckled.“Look I am sorry, Nadia. I know your mom told me to keep you in the kitchen but I kind of need some help. There is a bit of a rush on with the seniors that are coming in. So I was wondering if you would clear the tables for me?”“Sure.” I said excitedly. Kylie looked at me and said, “You really like being naked, don’t you?”“Yes I do, but don’t tell my mom. I want her to think I don’t like it.”Kylie handed me an apron to at least.