‘Because I can’t!’ cried Jacob suddenly. Jacob’s uncharacteristic, abrupt outcry caused him to take note. Whatever it was that troubled Jacob, clearly warranted attention. He had pushed the teenager as far as he could; he would not glean any further information. At this point, Jacob had become a pawn in Sebastian’s escalating war with him. He had only been at the facility for a few days, yet he was already mired in g**g-related politics. There had to be a way of breaking the cycle, he thought. ‘I’m not looking for trouble, Jacob. I just want to do my time here and then move on.’ ‘He won’t allow it.’ ‘As far as I’m concerned, Sebastian can go piss in the wind.’ ‘He has something to say and you need to hear it. Just go and see him, Callum.’ ‘Very well, I will pay him a visit – w

