Chapter 55: Passing the Test

The moment Catherine Yale opened the door, she froze. The gang that had strutted around like they owned the world stood there with eyes rimmed red, cramming garbage into their mouths. Whatever they grabbed, they gulped down whole. The sight could have passed for a zombie flick. But their faces weren't snarling; they looked like their parents had just died-absolutely crushed. "Catherine, over here." Jason Yare had already settled back into a mild, easygoing calm. He smiled and beckoned to her. That...