“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.

“I’m only here to escort you onto the island before I have to return to Struyria,” Sam continued. “If you meet Ms. Emmeline, please let me know how she is.”

you’re already here, why don’t you just come along with us? Luca

He’s already angry enough that I failed to protect

fault. It was mine,” Abel

on Ms. Emmeline at all times,

point arguing over that now,” Abel interrupted her. “So what does Benjamin do

her head again. “I’m not at liberty to say, Mr.

was doing an excellent job at

can do is show you the way to get to the island, or you might end up spending days or even months trying to find it.” Sam repeated. “I wasn’t sure if Mr. Ryker’s

nodded briefly. “Thank

also doing it for Ms. Emmeline,” Sam raised her head, finally looking Abel

care of Sam, make sure she has some food to eat. We’ll set sail first

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

she said softly before turning

the sofa smoking a cigarette since he was unable to sleep any longer. His stomach still hurt, but the pain was dulled by the hopeful anticipation of seeing Emmeline again. If

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