Elias Vance was satisfied with Marcus Bishop's better-late-than-never approach. He gave a curt nod, then walked into the hospital room where Elena Croft and Leo Croft were recovering, Gideon following close behind.
Outside, Marcus slapped his palm against Caleb Bishop's chest hard enough to make the younger man stagger half a step. "This is your chance to prove yourself. Do not waste it. Protect Marshal Vance's friends and his parents with your life."
"You have my word," Caleb said, snapping to attention with iron-straight posture. "I'll take a blood oath on it."
Marcus had handed him the opportunity on a silver platter, and Marshal Vance had silently accepted it. The rest was up to Caleb alone.
Elias spent a short while in the hospital room before signaling to Gideon that it was time
