I needed a nap after my session with Zoe, but instead, Cathryn met me in the hallway and led me downstairs to large airy room with wide windows that looked out over the green expanse behind the house. Joss was sitting in a chair, shuffling through a folder. She looked up and smiled at me, questioning in her eyes.
Cathryn closed the door and held out a hand. “Have a seat, please, Rafe. Zoe gave you the green light for testing and training, so we're going to play a little. Have some fun."
She smiled, and I realized it was the first time I'd seen that. Cathryn was actually a beautiful woman when the worry and ice faded from her eyes.
“I'm up for fun. Wait, it's not the same kind of 'fun' I had with Zoe, right?"
Joss laughed. “No, this is about testing your limits. Seeing how far you can g
