“I know your sisters are here and all, but I thought you’d want me to help out. I’m stronger than they are. We wouldn’t have to leave a trail.” What I wanted was him forever, but I’d take what I could get. “Deal,” I said. He grinned. “One more thing.” Damn it. “I want to know because you never told me, but what do you have against Mary McDonald?” he asked. “I want to know why we hate her.”

