Chapter Twenty-Eight
After a few more minutes of directed running, Erik and Jia arrived at another thick security door.
Erik still wasn’t sure if trusting Emma was the best plan, but her idea was better than sitting around waiting for the Gray Circle’s men to work up the courage to rush them. He spared a glance at Jia.
She looked far less pale than before.
“Most of the violence brigade are across the building waiting for you to come out,” Emma explained. “But there are a few who have broken off and are surrounding the building, along with a few near your fancy flitter. I think they’re beginning to suspect you might not come out where they want. Who knew they weren’t total idiots?”
“We’ll need to move fast.” Erik grunted. “What about Naric? Do you see him anywhere?”
“They are finishin
