Four hours had not yet passed since Nate and Jef left when there was a knock at her door. Still, a bit scarred from the earlier occurrence, Halle tentatively approached the door, and with good reason. She was met with glowering honey brown eyes that matched her own. As did the wild hair that only her family knew because it had been tamed into a neat bun. Beside Halle recognized her father who would have appeared crazy to any observer but she knew better. He was most likely on a business call which was why he hadn't looked up from his mobile receiver yet. Knowing him, he probably didn't know exactly where he was right now. Halle's mother entered her apartment without her invitation, storming into the middle of the living room. Her father stood posted at the doorway until she urged him saf

