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24. NEW GAME

The captain lowered the anchor. Jay jumped off the deck first. He ensured the situation was safe even if Glenn were there. But the people behind him couldn't be trusted.

I would have taken the second turn if Jay hadn't rushed me. He did that so I'd have a handle.

"Thank you for your effort, but I can jump," I said, cautiously descending the sloping board.

"Precisely that. You were free at Baskerville, so I was worried."

We walked on the pier and decided on today's hunting targets. Thomas whined about wanting rabbit, and they complied.

"What do you want to eat?" I asked, giving my attention to Jay.

"Hm ...." Jay linked his hands behind his back. "Anything goes."

"Fine, I'll cook you premium roast beef!" I exclaimed, deliberately raising my voice.

"Huh, beef?" Thomas thrust himself into the middle of Jay and me. "I want some, too! Can I join you? May I?"

"Didn't you say you wanted rabbit?" snapped Shey as she folded her hands over her upper belly, "after all, the princess offer
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