"Well, not quite yet, but that can definitely be something to consider down the line," June says. "When you need a really big scoop." She can only imagine her father's reaction to all of the stories she's just about ready to drop in the hands of the Cove; hopefully, the strength of his rage will end up giving him a heart attack.

She realizes, of course, that Dani doesn't know how much her older brothers have already done for her; Demetri has sacrificed his own wants and needs trying to appease their father and upholding the family name; maintaining an image of what he isn't just to keep the rest of them safe. James still follows his father's instructions, even when he doesn't agree with him. Even Daniel has his own ways of keeping June safe from their father. They've been standing up for her June's entire life. It's time she repaid them in kind.

"Is there a contract of some sort I can sign that proves I've come to the Cove myself of my own free will?" She asks. "To prove this isn't libel? If not, I have ways of ensuring that my father can't come after you or the company." June knows from experience that, in her father's eyes, she's just a pawn to be handed off to the highest bidder, when the time is right. He might allow her to go to school, and even pay for her classes, but June knows from the way her father looks at her; she's just a relic to be dispensed of.