"Yes, well, Karla is supposedly a damn adult, and if her decisions get her killed, that's her problem. I'll just go on a rampage until I feel better," Emma replied, although both she and Jono knew that wasn't completely true.

She leaned back against the counter, sipping her water. "Don't worry, you're going to be with me every step of the way, and I'll make sure you know exactly what I'm doing and how it works. No unrequested alterations; cross my heart and hope to lie."