Eva cackled with laughter as they arrived on the other side of the portal. They had closed it behind them assuming the Generals who came and the army would make their own way back. “So Eva, what was behind the great escape?” Isabella asked suspiciously. She had her eye firmly on Sergio but shifted her gaze to Eva to watch her reaction. “I struck a deal, your freedom for Hadley’s recovery.” Eva responded. “You struck a deal with who?” Isabella asked casually. “The child that came and took Liam and Jordan from us.” Eva replied. Isabella looked at Eva in surprise. “You struck a deal with a child to free me in exchange for Hadley’s recovery?” She confirmed. Eva nodded. “Interesting.” Isabella said thoughtfully. “Well, I could use a bath and a decent sleep.” Isabella began looking aro

