I always was going to be a writer. The other jobs were just to keep me in food. Though I enjoyed the archaeology.

Nothing has changed, or will change. So we must change it.

I trust you, Jared," she whispered. "I always did. I love you, Master.

Freedom is a small price to pay for survival.

Master, I'm afraid. I am, truly. This place scares me. At home, I know who I am, what to do. I'm the Warden's daughter, I know where I stand. But this is a dangerous place, full of pitfalls. All my life, I've known it was waiting for me, but now I'm not sure I can face it. They'll want to absorb me, make me one of them, and I won't change. I won't! I want to stay me." Jared sighed and she saw his dark gaze was fixed on the veiled window. "Claudia, you're the bravest person I know. And no one will change you. You will rule here, though it won't be easy.

Shadow turned. Her eyes were wet; she smiled at him wanley. "I'll be she loved you.

And what would they be scared of? There's nothing to fear in a perfect world, is there?