“We’re going to be late to meet Delta Kyle.” I say over my shoulder to no one in particular. “Are we walking together or not?”

I don’t get an answer as Kaley grabs their attention again. “Should Marnie, Jeanie and I meet you at the packhouse Saturday for the ball or are you boys going to come and pick us up? I’m sure Daddy can arrange a car to take us all, that probably would be best to really showcase our arrival.

I roll my eyes again and start walking faster. As often as they have told Sierra and I that they have shut those three down, clearly they aren’t doing a good enough job. I don’t want to hear their lameass answers, diplomatic and vague replies are clearly not working, not if there is any opening for

interpretation. Those three girls only hear what they want, I’m over the back and forth and passive aggressive tiptoeing around her. They are going to have to learn to make solid decisions, even if they make some people mad. That’s part of being a leader, do what’s right and best for the majority, not everyone will be happy about it. Make decisions and deal with the outcome that plays out.

Sierra and I walk into the training grounds surrounded by a bunch of our peers. Delta Kyle is at the front of the group ready to give instructions.

“We are going to be pairing you up with a current patrol warrior. This will allow us to give our warriors much needed rest and you all a chance to learn

tracking and surveillance skills. For those of you still in school, we have done our best to not interfere with that, but you may need to arrive late or

leave early.

already spoken to your teachers if that is the case and only those who are excelling in their studies will get that privilege. Patrol is

be lazy, your homework and classwork is still expected to be complete and on time. As we are almost into

us to account for those of you traveling for

list will be on the

you start training tonight.

from him, but we all took our cue to line up and

possible, more irritated than they have been all day. They

with no notice

say trying not to sound defeated. “You need to spend time with Sam. This whole situation is stupid and

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