Chapter 0527

Nina

The atmosphere in the room was still charged as we all retreated to the office, leaving the captive burglar alone but securely bound. Once the door was securely closed behind us, I felt the knot of apprehension in my stomach ease up ever so slightly.

"Okay," Enzo began, running his hand through his dark hair in exasperation. "What are our options here? Because beating the information out of him is off the table." As he spoke, his eyes flickered to me, and I saw that same look in his gaze.

I knew that he wanted to beat this intruder, but maybe not for the reasons he was letting on. Was it the protective fatherly instinct beginning to shine through, or was it lingering bitterness from the war on the Crescents? Maybe both?

"I'm glad you agree," I said, relieved yet still tense. "I don't want to resort to violence, but it's clear he was sent here for more than just a simple robbery.*

Luke, leaning against the bookshelf, chimed in. "For the record, I haven't seen any Crescent activity on my scouting missions lately. So, if that's what we're worried about-

him off. "It seemed that

his features. "Nina has a point. They were

join the circle we had unconsciously formed. "As far as we know, they scattered as

mused.

got this guy tied up

can't just let him go," Enzo said, his

agree. Even if we don't get a word out of him, someone may come looking for him," Matt suggested. "That could give

we may have to take," Luke concluded. "So,

his words. "We'll have to move him. We can't keep him here, not in my home.

in the tunnels should do," Matt said, almost as if reading Enzo's thoughts. "It's secure, and not many people know about

isolated enough that even if he yells his head

the move. Keep

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