Emily wasn't taking chances with James's reach. She had Mary take the kids ahead while she drove through several cities, switching cars along the way.

Once she was sure she'd dodged any tracking, she met up with the kids at their spot.

"Mary, can you get me boat tickets?"

Mary's heart jumped. She stared at Emily.

"Emily..."

Emily grabbed her hands. "You're all I've got right now."

"What did you do to tick off ...