Page 101 of My Haven
“We did,” Troy confirmed.
“You heading his way?” the man asked.
“Yes, why?”
The man knelt and looked the boy in the eye. “I will tell Caiden about Genevieve, you run back to Nan now.”
The little boy held out a pinky. “Promise? She said she’d bring back cookies tomorrow.”
The older man wrapped his pinky around the smaller one. “I promise. Now, go straight home.”
“Yes, sir.” The boy ran back the way they came.
The older man straightened. “Heard some things on the air. Lead me to the orphanage where I saw that one fighting with Nan to help Ms. Genevieve. The enforcers took her.”
Troy nodded. “We know, we’re about to head to Nu estate now.”
Arlo growled as he scrolled through his phone. “I didn’t get anyone’s number yesterday and Meryn emailed Genevievedirectly, I don’t have access to that account.” He looked at the older man. “Do you have his number?”
The man shook his head. “I don’t even own a phone.”
“Fuck!”
The old man pointed down toward the outer wall. “The unit warriors leave ATVs here in case someone needs a ride. Take one and head straight to Caiden.” He took a deep breath. “Tell him, Mr. Compton heard on the breezes, that they’re planning a mind wipe.”
Troy’s hand gripped Arlo’s to the point of pain. “Arlo, run!” he yelled.
Arlo didn’t have to be told twice. No matter what book or movie he had read or seen, a mind wipe was possibly the worst thing that could happen to someone. He could lose his only family, even if she lived.
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Caiden whistled to himself, as he ducked out of the way of Zev’s attack. He probably could have done this without the goggles, using his air magic to map the area, but it would have been difficult. The goggles easily let him move and attack back with little effort.
Caiden, help.
A soft feminine voice called to him.
He froze and Zev’s kick landed against his head, causing him to get flung to the ground.
“Fuck Caiden! I’m sorry,” Zev said, kneeling beside him.
Caiden pulled off his goggles and rubbed his temple.
Zev along with the rest of his unit removed their goggles and jogged over to check on him.
“You okay?” Thane called, from the back patio where he had been reading.
“Yeah, just my pride,” he answered.
Kyran and Tristan both offered hands to help him stand.
Tristan was frowning. “The last time one of us got the drop on you, you had that premonition about Amelia getting lost in darkness.” He pulled out his phone and looked down. “Is she okay?”
Caiden nodded. “I didn’t get anything about Amelia, she’s fine.”
Kyran watched him closely. “But, you did see something?”
Caiden went to shake his head, then nodded slowly. “I thought I heard someone calling my name, calling for help.”
