Wendy “Wendy, I need your help,” Yana says, bursting into my room. “Hang on, Jude,” I say, turning to her. “Is this about helping Hijack?” I know my dad will struggle allowing my sixteen-year-old sister to help, but I also know from experience, that the team is extra careful when it comes to having someone underage helping them. “Yes. He says he’s considering it, but you know how protective he is. Please, Wen, will you help me?” “Has he returned?” I ask. Since my mom is working at the Academy hospital, Dad agreed to return to the Academy tonight. My room here is temporary until I get my official room assignment from the Academy, but Yana’s, Yvonne’s, Wade’s, and my parent’s rooms are permanent. I’d have preferred to be working in Jude’s room with him, but my father doesn’t want me in

