The mega-market Marc took her to was like nothing Aldara had seen in Europe. The enormous building carried everything from fresh bread to lawn tractors. In the middle was a big section of low-priced clothing.

"I know the quality isn't what you're used to but they're open all night. In Quebec, we have a few clan members who own shops, so they tend to keep very late hours."

"Your people have had to be very self-sufficient over the years, haven't they?" she asked. She ...