She was aware of a warmth to her face that was almost soothing as she struggled to open her eyes. The house was quiet; too quiet and she quickly realized that she was no longer in bed. Opening her dark eyes, she felt pain in the side of her head and realized that the warmth was Hope, trying to diligently lick her awake. It was too early! Her desperate and pain filled eyes scanned the room. Where was Alex? He had taken Alex away and he was going to hurt her, maybe even rape her. The voices of her two prot.

Tess, of course, was always interested in listening to her as well, but the Irish angel ofte.

The snow continued to fall in Washington, actually making a beautiful background for the many decorations that the city had in place, from the lighted wreaths hanging at Union Station to the National Christmas tree near the White House. People were rushing around town, trying to do last minute shopping with only two days to go until the holiday, trying to select that perfect gift for their loved one.