Xander POVThe ale served at our table was questionable. It was warm and left a bitter taste in my mouth, making me regret ordering it. I looked around the crowded tavern, trying to keep my nerves at bay. I said, “It shouldn’t be too long now,” to reassure myself as much as Corbin Hawk, who sat across from me. He was tapping his foot impatiently, and his silence during our investigation had me on edge. He would only grunt or grit his teeth in frustration.I had spent the past week running circles around the city, trying to dodge the rebels and keep Mr. Hawk off their trail. Gideon had given me information about a warehouse that held goods I could destroy without damaging the rebellion. It was a perfect plan, but Mr. Hawk was relentless, like my father. He made it hard to stick to my plan. He was highly dedicated and didn’t back down once he had a scent. His keen sense of observation made me wary of him, and I had to be cautious. His presence could ultimately be my undoing as a member o
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