Chapter 6 Kenna She skipped the usual protocol. Normally, a decision so important would involve Adelaide, a town meeting, some group planning, and a host of other time-wasting steps. And in the end, Ken knew that her idea would not pass scrutiny—with anyone. It was reckless. Dangerous. Unnecessary. Her dad would have a heart attack if he knew. Darrin and Katya would try to stop her. The TFIs would throw a fit. Which was exactly why she didn’t tell anyone. It had to be done, a voice in her head insisted. And anyway, apart from the trip to the burning truck, she hadn’t left the town in weeks. She felt a painful need to escape its borders for a while. But Ken wouldn’t really be alone, nor did she face any significant threats to her wellbeing. She brought her horse(s)—Luger and Ruger, the

