Axel and I took it in turns driving to New York so that we didn't have to stop. Axel felt guilty that I had to sleep in the car but I insisted. I didn't want to stop. I just wanted to get there.
When we finally got to New York, we checked into the very rich hotel that Axel booked and we were taken to the penthouse. I couldn't believe how gorgeous it was and the view was even more amazing.
All the others were staying in this hotel and others scattered throughout the city. We couldn't draw attention to ourselves. Like we did when we were going to Oklahoma.
I was used to thinking strategically about everything. Because that was the way I had been living for so long. And we didn't know what to expect with the council.
"Are you nervous?" I asked.
"Yeah. A little. I don't know how it's
