The next morning the air was heavy with the words of the plan Freya has devised.
"I don't like it. I don't think it's fair to ask Esmy to literally reenter that lion's den." Bodhi protested. His fist thumping the table. He was seriously rethinking the hug he gave his sister last night. He should have smacked her. Hard. Maybe that would have knocked some sense into her.
Circe has been quietly observing everyone these past few days. She has already seen what was going to happen and she knew that Esmy would agree. So, Circe said nothing, she was so proud of Esmy. Her mother really did raise her well. When Bodhi looked at his aunt he asked her, "Please, explain to my thick headed sister that this isn't fair to ask of Esmy."
Circe smiled, when Esmy walked into the kitchen.
