qFrancesca glanced at her watch. “Ten minutes.”

“Thank you!” Sloan followed Francesca to her car. “Mr. Lindberg sent us to protect you, Ms. Felch,” he added nervously.

Francesca nodded. “Hmm. And?”

“A man in black intended to assault you two nights ago but we beat him.”

Sloan spoke as if he was making a report to Sean.

“So it was you who have been helping me from the shadows! I've been wondering why it has been so peaceful lately. It appears that Chrono and his friends did not leave S Nation.” Realization dawned on Francesca.

Sloan nodded. “That's right. That is why you must be careful and watch out for your safety.”

“I will, thank you,” Francesca said. “Did Danrique not summon you back?”

“He didn't,” Sloan answered seriously. “We have been following you since the day you left and only found your whereabouts after several days of digging.”

Francesca's expression hardened. “Who asked you to investigate me? Danrique?”

protect you from the shadows, but we

mission is complete. You may return

to return,” Sloan protested solemnly. “Besides, our mission is not

Francesca

“Please don't be

he wouldn't have interminable ties with that Hazel.” Francesca grew angry at that thought. “If he cared for me, he would have flown to me long ago to explain instead

it's not

with Sloan. “Bring these men back

“Ms. Felch—”

of the car.” Francesca curtly

with her so he got off the

“If Danrique asks, tell him I forced you to return. He wouldn't

“Ms. Felch—”

was about to say something else but Francesca sped away, leaving him to sigh helplessly

Felch to apologize to Mr. Lindberg, Sloan? How come you were kicked out after saying

morose. “I can fight on command, but it is exceedingly difficult for

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