"I want to know what my rights are against them. Despite what you think of me, Nick, I love these babies. They are mine. I will fight tooth and nail for them if I have to. I would never stop Julian from seeing them. But, I want to raise them." Nick seemed to be a little taken aback, and then outraged. "You plan to take Julian's children and ransom them against him?" "Never!" I hissed, furiosly, before reminding myself to stay calm. "Julian told me he had no need of them. I have to ensure that there is a better outcome for them! I would never ransom them!" Nick looked at me suspiciously before beginning to laugh in mockery. "You really don't know, do you?" "Know what?" His eyes widened and he became more serious, "You really don't?" "What?" I almost exclaimed, feeling as though

