Chapter 24 - Shane

I can’t believe that I’m actually here at the gala.  Regardless, I know better than to cross my mother.  She would have marched right back to the family’s city apartment and would have dragged me here kicking and screaming. 

I do have to admit that it is better than staying tucked away from everyone and being afraid to walk down the street.  I’m confident that Chris or his ‘little birdie’ wouldn’t look here for me.  If the royal guards or the royal’s security company can’t find me at my family’s apartment, I don’t think that Chris or his ‘little birdie’ can find me there either. 

I do have to admit that my hand has been itching to turn on my old phone and see what else has been sent to me.  However, I know I can’t. 

My life is more important than knowing what, if any, more pictures have been sent to me. 

I glance around the venu