The rest of the week went by quickly for Hope and Everly. They went to work and came back to their new house with the Marcherelli's. Hope was keenly aware that her position in the house was dependant on her doing what she promised Mr. Marcherelli. She would spy on Mark and she would marry Cyrus, feeding Mr. Marcherelli the information he needed in exchange for the safety of her family.
Sarah, Thomas, and Ryan settled into their new routine with ease. They went to a new school, where middle and upper-class kids went. They were still lower class, but mingling with the other classes had a profound impact on their attitudes.
Everly became quickly aware that she would never escape the clutch of Alexander. She saw him almost daily now that she lived in his father's house. He made sure to chec
