With that, Jilly laughed and jumped onto the bed, pinning them both down. They managed to push her to one side as she added, “Come on! Think about it! We will be together, which will keep the Companion happy. You two will both get a fantastic college education at no expense to your families, and me? Well, we all get to live together for the next few years! And what assassin could ever harm me when I will be spending all my time with two beautiful killing-machines to keep me safe - and, of course, tuck me up in bed at night!” Abbey shut her eyes for a few seconds to let the ideas flow through her mind. “No wonder the Companion is so happy with the turn of events! If this is all correct, then it’s a perfect plan by your father, as everyone gets what they want. What’s worrying me is that I

