" We needn't worry tonight," Khan said. "Our women have already set up camp. I suggest we go meet them and get lots of rest." We agreed and turned eas...t."Are we ready?" I whispered to Lees and Cadence."As we'll ever be. Are you sure this is wise?" Cadence asked."No. But it's heroic," I laughed. "Let's move out."We crept out of our tent into the silence of midnight. By the time Khan and Chang set up their disturbance out front, we should be on our way into the chasm. Chang had said that before. " It does, doesn't it." I could feel her smile. "I may want to get you something for your birthday. Or not. I still haven't made up my mind." Well, you still have a week to decide." I knew that she wouldn't if we had a public party. But if it was private, then it was possible. But that would be for later. I had a couple of other things on my mind, including how our little group of kids was going to celebrate my birthday.One of the older girls, Yasmine, had come up with the way to celebrate a. You were right. I did need to let that out, but I don’t need the other one. I looked at how pathetic they were once I stepped back, and realized they’re not worth any more of my time.”“I’m proud of you my pet, they really aren’t worth your time anymore. Now, why don’t you go tell Raoul the good news while I deal with the trash.” She nodded and kissed me again before getting up.As she walked over to the carts, I turned to my peacocks, who had resumed their positions behind me. “I need you two to. She was playing all her cards.His thoughts were interrupted when he heard his father say, “Well James, what’s new with you?” Show time. That’s what Grandmother Hawthorn would say. She was a gem, and it was after her death two years ago the family really started to go to hell, especially his mother, who had relied more on her mother than she realized until she was gone.“On Friday, I quit my job at Baker and Baker.” He was actually astonished at how calm he sounded.His father’s wine glass simply.