Charlotte left with Quaid, Sage accompanying her. I considered staying behind to talk to Oleksander, but he and Olena disappeared inside with Mom and a few other of the leaders, so I let him go. I'd pop back in a few days, show my support and see if there was anything else I could do.
Charlotte's mind reached for mine as Enforcer fire engulfed their little group. He's my brother, she sent, without apology. We did the right thing.
I let her go, too, Femke at my side. When they disappeared, I turned to her with a small sigh I couldn't contain.
"I'll do everything I can for him," she said, keeping her voice low. "Now that we know he wasn't in full control."
And yet, the pressure of the t****l was so subtle we all missed it. Which made me wonder just how small a push Danilo needed to do wh
