'' yes , '' i say , a little harder . '' that 's not quite how it works , todd . they wo n't be interested in talking to you if they think they 're in a position of strength . why would they want peace if they 're certain they can annihilate us ? '' '' but - '' '' do n't worry , todd

kayden smiled that winning smile that made me want to knock his teeth down his throat . '' sorry , bro . they did n't send me out here to wait for your r.s.v.p. i have to take you back with me . '' '' i 'm not going anywhere with you . '' '' fine by me . but they told me if you would n't come , i had to take her instead

but , even though it was tricky , she managed to make it all the way up with only a few slips , and then she disappeared through a small hole in the ceiling . i looked at alex , stunned . '' alright , '' he said , hopping up onto the throne . '' let 's go . '' he reached up and pulled himself onto the back of the throne

'' are we ready to begin ? '' '' yes , ma'am , '' the class eagerly responded . she saw oliver sitting there and thought that he would be a perfect place to start . she wondered if he would have the same simple views as his older brother . '' we 'll begin with you ,
oliver