"Zaina."

It was Fern.

"Are you settled somewhere safe?"

"I’ve been at Jetstream this whole time." Fern’s voice carried guilt for keeping it from me.

"The most dangerous place is the safest. Your aunt and uncle won’t think you’re still here."

Before, Fern would switch cities before her aunt and uncle could find her. This time she did the opposite, and it could cut down on a lot of trouble.

"Zaina, I need to ...