"That's why I sent Star and Rick," Abbott interjected, then asked, "Is your mother safe?"
"Yes," Zac said, then added before I could stop him. "Rick and Annie are protecting her."
"Annie?" Abbott's demeanor suddenly changed, and his eyes narrowed. "Who's Annie?"
"Acantha," I replied. "You remember, Acantha. She is now called Annie."
"Annie?" Sam Abbott's voice raised several octaves. "Acantha Bree?"
"Yeah," I replied, my eyebrows pulling together. I knew Annie left the agency years ago, but I didn't understand why Abbott was having a heart attack about it now. If not anything else, you would think he would be happy for the extra protection for his son. "What of it?"
"Ms. Starland," Abbott retorted, using the tone I hated.
"Abigail, please," I said, smiling sweetly, not letting Sa
