Chapter222:

Ebony's POV "Thanks for hanging out with me today, Ebony," Alissa said. It had been two days since we found out her mom escaped the Palace, and I could tell it was getting to Alissa. I decided to take her to a movie and out to eat to get her mind off her mom. We had so many guards with us it was annoying, but Keith wouldn't have let me go if I disagreed. He was worried that Alice was coming for me. "It was nothing. I thought you and I needed to get out of the Packhouse and relax," I said  "Yeah, it is nice to get away from everyone besides all the guards that are following us," She said  "it would be nice to get rid of them, too, wouldn't it?" I said "Yeah, But I know why Keith and Dad want them to follow us. They are only trying to keep us safe," She replied "Yes, they are. At least they aren't hovering over us," I said "Yeah,"  "How are you feeling, Alissa?" I asked "I don't know. I am upset with my mom for everything she has done. Dad believes she is going to come after you. Do you