*Zara*

“Is it a wise idea to work right now?” Noah asked in a skeptical tone.

“That would be up to Zara!” Harriet said. “The job is there if you want it, dear.”

I thought this over and muttered, “It won’t be a captive situation, right?” I knew the answer to that, of course, and so kept my tone light. If it had been, I wouldn’t be there and given the choice.

Harriet chuckled. “No, dear. Not at all. That I can ...