Chapter 1958

Their tough attitude surprised me but allowed me to get a glimpse of my family's

past.

These weren't the roughnecks I knew.

"Lock them up," Ben said flatly.

"Yes, sir." The guards quickly grabbed us.

I tensed, realizing that if we let them cage us, we were done for. I exchanged a look with Solomon, and we leaped into action.

We'd only let them catch us so we could see our parents. Since that wasn't happening, we were not going down without a fight.

Ben paused, finding our moves familiar.

As we duked it out, a woman's voice cut through. "Stop!"

It was clear and crisp, with an edge that demanded respect.

mom. She wore a bold red dress, her hair loose

than I remembered. For a moment, I was amazed by

fist coming. Solomon yanked me back just in time, or

snapped,


these kids are

"They're We dont wanna sk them you."

will have our

such tough kids like

us with confident flair,

Ben and the guards

older than

"Do I look that

I stepped back, embarrassed.

get

"My sister got

misspoke, ma'am." s

are you?" Her eyes

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