Lorena Alvaro filled her wine glass and glanced at her husband, who nodded. Then she cleared her throat.

"Excuse me, everyone. We need to take advantage of the fact that the Ferrens are out of the room for the moment and discuss something that's come up. Something very important ad worrisome."

Jed looked over at her.

"Is it about Max and Regan Ferren? I wonder if I'm the only one here who thinks there's something not right there. I can't put my finger on it even ...