> "I don't see what's so good about trying to beat the sun anyplace," Kat
> grumbled as she headed upstairs and started getting her things together.
>
> Derek sipped his ocffee and watched the girl leave. When he was sure she
> was out of ear shot he spoke again. "Are you planning to leave the girl
> here or take her with you. I was under the impression that you brought her
> here because you didn't think she'd be safe at your house." This was
> Derek's subtle way of reminding Rachel that a dead body had vanished right
> next door to where she lived.
>
> Derek
Rachel
I moved out of the kitchen not wanting Danae to hear the conversation which
was certain to follow. More than anything this emotional blackmail got under
my skin, now this had become a matter of pride, and asserting my
independence as much as keeping us safe from whatever else the Legacy threw
our way. "I'm sure she'll be safe here, after all it's Kat and I that are
under threat...again. Perhaps you would be so kind as to look after her for
a few days, " I suggested pointedly, making it clear I wasn't much in favour
of his brand of patriarchy.
