CHAPTER 5 “Is everyone accounted for?” Ezra asked as he and Orion walked down the hall toward his office. “Yes, I believe so. I sent out a mass text to everyone in the clan and asked for a conformation reply. I received one from everyone except…” Orion stopped. Ezra stilled and looked at his best friend. “Except?” Orion shifted his foot, but other than that he stood stoic as always. To the normal eye and anyone who didn’t know Orion, they would just see a fierce warrior standing ready for battle, but Ezra knew better. Something was bothering Orion. “What is it, my friend?” “I haven’t heard anything back from Nicu yet. I tried to reach him multiple times both last night and this morning.” Ezra sighed heavily. This was unacceptable, but not surprising. As his Regal, second in command