Leaving Orion here was nothing but beneficial.

"I understand your thoughts. You believe that keeping the child with you will convince Dominic that you're genuinely unguarded. But remember, there's always a bigger fish," Pharaoh said quietly, his voice full of concern. "Don't forget, he's the president of Salterra. He wouldn't have gotten to where he is without being formidable."

Nina fell silent, realizing she had overlooked that fact.

"So, we'll leave Orion here for now, and Nash and I will go ahead."

"If all goes well, you can come back to get him. Nina, I just want to make up for everything I owe you. Even if it costs me my life, I won't let anything happen to him," Pharaoh said, his voice husky and resolute.

Nina's breath caught in her throat. She had seen the lengths Pharaoh had gone to for Orion.

"Father..." she whispered, reaching out to embrace him.

Pharaoh patted her shoulder gently. "Child, staying here with the Yaren Tribe would be the best choice for you. But I know your heart isn't here, and I can't force you to stay.

"Just take care of yourself. I can't bear to lose you..." His voice broke as he spoke.

war journalist, he had been vehemently against it, but it was Micah who eventually convinced

he had arranged for many people to protect her. Even in the safety of the Birkham military, with Micah there as well, they

to teach her everything-shooting, combat, anything to compensate for lost time. He wanted to be both loving and

reaction was not anger but heartbreak for Nina. He had almost killed

need to do. I won't let myself die before they're

long

child. She was in her thirties, capable of independent thought, and she had

he left,

Nash

As soon as

bet

arms, "Maybe

the back of her

I've made up my mind, and you're still hesitating?" Nina cut him off sharply, already knowing what he was going to

was worried

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