“How do I earn your trust then?” I ask. “Outside the whole six-day business?”
“You can start by telling me your agenda.” Frederick leans forward. “Tell me why you can’t wait the six days. Tell me where you really stand when it comes to the issue of peace with the Readers. Tell me everything.”
I proceed to tell him a carefully censored version of the truth, which includes the fact that I’m the grandson of two of the Enlightened. I explain that they want something from me and outline the lengths they’ve gone to get it. I don’t talk about the Super Pusher, however, since there’s still a small chance it could be Frederick. And even if it isn’t him, it could be someone he’s close to.
“So I hope you see why I couldn’t tell this to the others,” I say in conclusion. “Given the status the Enligh
