Book 2 -13-

[Unbelievable]

SEBASTIAN

“So, how will we do this? For one thing, we can’t just release him and expect him to lead us back to his people.” I leaned against my desk and folded my arms, my bulging biceps straining at the buttons of my shirt. “These people have been doing this for years if I remembered the stories my father shared with me as a boy. I am sure they had a plan if something like this happened. We have to be smart about this,” I said to Rory as we stood around in my office formulating the best plan for a greater outcome with what we were about to do.

“You’re right. If we released him like that, he’s bound to suspect something. Who knows, he can even lead us into a trap,” added Rory.

I exhaled a sigh, mumbling a few incoherent profanities under my breath. “Honestly, how did my ancestors deal with having so much to deal with at once? It’s like the moment you have one complication under control, another problem shows up, and you need to figure out how to address that one, to