Chapter 18

“DO YOU THINK SHE’S ASLEEP?”

Lia was alarmed when she heard the door to her room creak open a little after midnight. But when the intruders began to whisper to each other her fears eased.

“Duh, she’s old. Of course, she’s asleep.”

“What?” Lia started laughing and startled the girls. “I am not that old!”

She leaned over and flipped on the lamp on the end table. “To what do I owe this impromptu visit, ladies?”

Kate had something...