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Two miles from the towers that guarded this particular gate of New York City, they caught up with Jericho’s team. One look at the injuries, and Adrian’s body, and there were no backslapping or words of congratulations. Serious countenances and quiet conversations in pairs accompanied them through the City gates and to the first tunnel entrance. The vehicles were taken to a warehouse for storage and wires removed so they couldn’t be stolen. Adrian was laid out in an empty room where he would be prepped for the ritual. Everyone, regardless of injuries, reported to Leo’s lair.
Cassias, being in charge in the field since Sebastian had been detained, gave a detailed account of their mission. When he admitted Tess had become separated from those who retrieved the children, and then was capt
