‘Give it a try. Lana, you’re going to love it,’ Declan smiled. ‘The New Orleans Guardian has a pretty unique way of working and she travels, all the time.’
‘Lots of travel?’ Lana breathed. ‘This sounds like the perfect job. I can’t quite take it all in. Oh, but what about Mum and Dad? Surely they’re not so happy about it.’
‘Actually, I spoke with Patrick this morning and he’s excited for you. Saddened that you’ll be living so far away but he knew this day was coming. He’s happy for you.’
‘Really?’ Lana breathed. ‘I don’t know what to say.’
‘Well, just say yes so I can let her know,’ he replied.
Lana, looking at all the expectant faces in the room, jumped up and down, ‘Yes, yes, yes!’ she squealed. ‘I’m going to live in America.’
CHAPTER 42
‘I can’t do it. I can’t go,’ Marlene mutte
