Being out in the open air felt good after she'd been cooped up in bed for days, but she was still a little nervous about seeing Tess.  It seemed like they hadn't talked in ages, and especially not about serious topics.  It felt just as awkward and scary planning to tell her now as it did back when Mia was still trying to run away from the idea of ( Read more... )

After school, Mia headed off to Tess' place instead of the Watchtower.  It would be the first time she'd ever really set foot there and she was curious to see what it was like.  Obviously Tess had done well for herself.  The guards at the entrance to the mansion let her inside without a murmur.