Chapter 13 Thirteen

• CRYSTAL
• With brisk efficiency, Dad begins arranging everything. He calls for the board to gather for an emergency meeting. His voice on the phone is sharp, clipped, unquestionable. By the time he hangs up, he’s already shifting focus.
• “You’ll need a house,” he says matter-of-factly. “Your own. Somewhere secure. Once word spreads, people will try to get close to you. You’ll need walls strong enough to filter them out.”