So perfect, so absolutely right, so obvious to me, that it took me forever to understand the expressions on their faces. If Kyle’s had not been so explicit, it might have taken me longer. Hatred. Suspicion. Fear. Even Jeb’s poker face was not enough. His eyes were tight with mistrust. Every face said no. Are they insane? Can’t they see how this would help us all? They don’t believe me. They think I’ll hurt them, hurt Jamie! “Please,” I whispered. “It’s the only way to save him.”

