“I wouldn’t dream of doing that, besides…”

I have the ability to link both of you even though you cannot respond Marnie. Please be careful of your accusations before you start letting them fly

out of your mouth without any real thought. Gamma Brett links both of us. Her eyes go wide. I don’t think she has ever been called out like that

before, so used to getting away with flippant comments like that. He was far more calm than I would have been after days of her holding us back.

She’s trying, but it’s not any less frustrating.

“Sky to answer your question, we have started to think of those possibilities and work through them, and no, we would not use anyone as bait

unknowingly.

Marnie’s eyes go wide at the mention of people being used as “bait.’ I nod and we continue. Marnie makes no more comments or even asks what my

question was.

and Jeanie at least took my notes seriously and they

which is painful for

than the first day with her, and to

head back to the patrol cabin and check in before we all go our separate

to wrapping the first session up with the younger kids when I get there. It feels

didn’t realize how much

they finally master something they have

the arena, training is in full effect and for the first time ever, I just

teaching release techniques for close combat. Everyone is sweaty and red-faced, but

engaged.

I did it!!” Brandon, a very hyper eight year old that reminds me of Sam when he was little, shouts at me as

of my leg, breaking me

ask excitedly as he grabs my hand and I can’t help but be drawn in by his enthusiasm. I let

and laughing and I am so caught up I don’t realize who he is dragging me to. Until I’m thrown straight into a

hands keep me from embarrassing myself by falling on my butt in front of all these

my dignity. I look up at Cam’s face and give him a small smile. This is

and I have to admit, it’s also the first time

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