Chapter 17-2

"Mikko stopped the car before it could even touch her new one." Nikki added. "I don't know how well anyone else would have done in that situation. Mikko was so fast. He made sure Em was safely in the car before turning to the speeding car. I don't know how he managed to mangle that car with only his body." "He had several breaks from stopping the car," I muttered beside her. Nikki's eyes rose in surprise. "And he still man-handled that wolf." Dad leaned back on the sofa. "If they're sending scouts, you're going to need constant protection." Nikki bobbed her head in agreement. "He should send protectors for her. At least two." Dad eyed me. "Or you go with Mikko." I sighed. "I don't know if that's what I want." "It's not about you Em," he said in his very fatherly tone. "This is about keeping those kids cooking." I looked down at my fidgeting hands. "I know. I'm just...scared." Nikki w