Allie gasped and pulled herself up straighter. "I… I didn't know. I mean, I always suspected that was how Jay got so powerful, but I didn't know he wanted out… because of me."

His black eyes searched her face intently. "Yes. Very few of us discuss business with family. It is safer, of course. Involving family, as you have become involved… it is unusual."

Allie understood. She should never have been taken. Jay took precautions of course, but involving loved ones ...