Caleb sighed, hanging up the phone and running his fingers through his hair. This was about to get really ugly, really fast since the general was sure to get involved. "Seems like we are being called to an emergency meeting and your daddy-in-law gets to attend to probably take over the floor. I can't say I like him anymore than the daughter he this is a princess. Why don't we hit the road? We can check on the girls after this mess is fixed."

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Raina moved to slip down the manhole but stopped at the hand holding he own, worried eyes looking to Lotus. She knew the fear that Lotus felt and knew of the others past. "I know what it is like to not be accepted, more than most know. I won't speak of a word this because I don't want your happiness ruined or mine. If it comes down to it though Lotus, I will protect him. I will let myself be branded a traitor by anyone as long as he is safe from all this mess. Let's not get caught...we are playing a dangerous game."


That said, she slipped down the manhole. If they went after Everett because they thought they were attacking the government, she would stand up against her people to defend him. She would rat herself out to keep him protected.