Chapter Twelve
River smiled as she looked out over the city below, watching as a light rain fell. She had been in the North House for over a week now and couldn’t believe the change. She had been introduced to all the residents who lived in the huge House.
It seemed the House was a much quieter, calmer place since all the females had been removed. There had been a fair amount of jealousy among the women, which had made life difficult for everyone, according to Jenta, wife of one of the security team members. River had met her one day while she was exploring the huge House.
Jenta and River had become friends. Jenta would often visit with River after Jo and Star had left for the day or in the evenings if Torak was busy. River had decided it would probably take her a year just to learn how
