“Is Amelia going to be there?” Alvin asks as Evelyn loads a cooler full of snacks into the back of the hummer.
“What?” Evelyn says, confused. “No. Why would Amelia be there?”
Ian shrugs. “She said she’s gonna ruin our lives. She didn’t say when. She could be anywhere.”
Evelyn shakes her head and goes to kneel next to her boys, concerned. She really wishes that they hadn’t been privy to that conversation, but she can’t help it now.
“You boys don’t need to think about that,” she says. “Amelia was just mad – she didn’t mean it. And your daddy and I can protect you. Plus! We’re going to a military Beta base!” she says, very cheerful. “There are lots of Betas there, all sworn to protect you. I promise, you’ll be fine.”
The boys nod, encouraged, and climb into the back of the car.
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