Grandma Morrison and the others had gone to rest, but Grace didn't have that luxury yet.

On the ride home, James and Marcus had a long talk, and as soon as Grace got back to her room, she received a pile of project tasks from Marcus with a note that read "Per the professor. Needs to be done by 6 AM."

Grace set her bag down, took a sip of water, and replied, "Got it."

She didn't even take off her makeup or shower. She just opened her laptop and dove ...