ADAM. I had slept well last night and woken this morning feeling refreshed and ready for whatever the day might bring. I took a shower and changed into the clean clothes that Alpha Rivers had kindly had brought up to my room. Looking in the mirror, I saw that all my cuts and bruises had completely healed. I found Joe last night, and he had informed me that he hadn’t managed to reach my parents last night, but I would try again this morning. I would be on edge until I knew that they were OK. I headed downstairs and bumped into Joe halfway. “I was just coming to see you.” He said cheerfully “I was going to ask if you wanted to join me for breakfast? Plus, I wanted to inform you that I have spoken to your mother. Your family knows that you are safe.” I breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank you.