I frowned, weighing my options. "If I stay here, I'll have to keep putting up with all the bullies who visit. Unless I gain full control of the house, that is. Perhaps it's time to hire an elite team of my own lawyers and have them argue in favor of letting me take control of my own household." I knew it was possible of course; minors could be emancipated if they presented a strong enough argument, and I certainly had more than enough money to be self sufficient.

"What do you think?" I asked, running my fingers through my hair. Since I had just awoken and hadn't had the time to fix it before Amanda had pulled me away, it was still a total mess. "I need to fix myself up before breakfast," I added.