Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Preying on the Young

Tess and Jake's adopted daughter, Aara was 14. The girl was growing into a spectacular exotic beauty. Born in Iraq, she was delicate, with lustrous black hair, huge brown eyes, olive skin, and refined social manners that set her apart from the other kids in school. She was also highly intelligent, spoke English, French, Turkish and Arabic fluently and was obsessed with books. Because she was shy and her talents were intimidating, she did not have many friends.