STARLETTE
I had truly hoped this would work; we all did. But despite our best efforts, we were outmanoeuvred by the very person we sought. Despite our plan, he was one step ahead of us. And when did he even enter the park? The thought of that was troubling. He knew where we lived and could strike whenever he pleased. But we knew nothing about his whereabouts or what his mission really entailed. If we don’t act faster and smarter, it was only a matter of time before he succeeded.
My gaze settled on the dozens of men before us. “What would we do with them now?”
“Kill them. They are all useless.” Maximus unsheathed his sword and was about to lunge towards them. But I held him back.
“Max.” I called after him. “They could still be useful.”
He paused and thought it over. “Okay. Warriors. Ta
