“I would’ve too. I stopped the first bullet, but I couldn’t stop the second one…” Abel said regretfully as he noticed Sam’s tears streaming down her cheeks. “Who is her real family? Is it the Adelmar family?”

Sam nodded gently without speaking.

“Who heads the family?” Abel asked.

“I… can’t say…” Sam shook her head.

“I’ll find out tomorrow anyway,” Abel reminded her. “You might as well tell me now.”

“No,” Sam said, avoiding Abel’s eyes. “If you find out on your own, no one can say it’s because I told you…”

“Huh! The girl is tight-lipped, it seems…” Abel chuckled.

island before I have to return to Struyria,” Sam continued. “If you

you just come along

know how the Master would react when he meets you,” Sam explained. “I should steer clear of him to avoid being punished. He’s already angry enough that I failed to protect Ms. Emmeline. He gave me an earful through

fault. It was

eyes on Ms. Emmeline at all times, whether

interrupted her. “So what does Benjamin do

her head again. “I’m not at liberty

doing

show you the way to get to the island, or you might end up spending days or even months trying to find it.” Sam

Abel nodded briefly.

her head, finally looking Abel in the eye. “I know you were good

good care of Sam, make sure she has

Mr. Abel,” Luca responded immediately before turning to Sam. “Your room is ready. Why don’t you have a shower while I get some food

Luca,” she said softly

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