Again they locked themselves in a room for two hours and then he agreed to cross us for free. When we arrived my mom started to work at nights. she ne...er told me where but she always had a lot of change when I asked for money for school. During my first year in High School all I knew was the things people would talk about back in my hometown, about how a young latina could come to the US and have her future set by getting married to a gringo. So during my freshmen year I learned enough english. . or just a guy you go out with?" I'm not sure. He is special, but not like you and Dory were ... you know ... really in love." Then don't. I know it's not the popular thing to stay a virgin, but I found out later just how much it affected me. I was glad it was with someone that I really felt attached to. I'm not sure it was love, but it was close to that. Anyway, sex for the sake of having sex wouldn't work for me. It's just too personal."She sat silently, not saying anything for a while."Is. ..”I stepped back, “broke the pact. You and your people are not to shift until after midnight unless it is inside. I could call the council and see what they say?”He finally looked away, “you made your point.”I nodded as I took another step back and lowered the hammer on my pistol, “I am neutral Simon. Unless you step over the line you and the others have agreed to with my queen. Next time you wait to shift.”He moved to my left slowly and those following went with him. After they walked inside. " Then you will help impose order?"Palto asks."No, I was named balance. Track the chaos. Fix it. The order will evolve on it's own."I put my hands on my hips, stubborn to the last. "I don't believe the chaos should be maintained." The two men exchange looks and smile, suspicion blooms in my mind. Now they are banded together, what is going on here?"Well done love."Palto congratulates me. "Now we can talk."I stare at him in confusion. "This was a test?"I ask but am reluctant to believe.