“Anyhow, I'm going to drop off Karla at school and go to Ryan's to explain why I was a bitch yesterday and why I didn't run to my brother like the little freaking princess I apparently am. And yes, we'll talk about my new side of the family later but I just wanted to let you know that I'll be out till this evening, can you take care of things ?”

“No worries,” she nods instantly.

“Alright but I have to remind you, if it's orders, they won't listen to you until you command.” I ...