Soon, there was a knock on the door, and I knew it was Raven. I walked into the living room, faster than human speed, and was at the front door before Leila could rise from her seat. When I opened it, Raven was standing on the other side, along with two bodyguards.

"Come in, please," I said, stepping aside.

She held a hand up to her bodyguards, indicating for them to stay in the hallway. Then, she pushed her straight, long, shiny-black hair over her shoulder as she ...