“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.

only here to escort you onto the island before I have to return to Struyria,”

already here, why don’t you

already angry enough that I failed to protect Ms. Emmeline. He gave me

fault. It was mine,”

eyes on Ms. Emmeline at all times, whether she liked it or

over that now,” Abel interrupted her. “So what does

at liberty to say, Mr. Ryker.

was doing an excellent job

up spending days or even months trying to find it.” Sam repeated. “I wasn’t sure if Mr. Ryker’s body could

Abel nodded

her head, finally looking Abel in the

good care of Sam, make sure she has

ready. Why don’t you have a shower while I get some food ready for

you, Luca,” she

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