CABAL WAS THE FIRST to enter the throne room. He slowed his pace slightly to allow Sarah and Nicole to catch up. When they were beside him, he whispered under his breath, “Don’t react,” Sarah glanced at him in confusion, she hadn’t noticed Jack standing silently to the left of the throne, but Nicole did. Cabal smiled at the beautiful seductress sitting on a throne constructed of human skulls. Nicole increased her pace. Cabal reached out to take hold of her elbow. “No,” He whispered again, maintaining his smile. "Stay back.” Nicole’s jaw clenched as she drew a deep breath and stepped back into the shadows. Sarah’s eyes landed on Jack. Her heart pounded in her chest. Jack stood with his head high, his hand on his sword. He was bare-chested. He wore black leather pants with metal studs alo

