Jesse doesn’t take the news well.
“You’re not ready. Our plan isn’t ready. There’s no way we can do it tomorrow.”
I was able to signal to him to meet me in our usual, secluded spot in the woods. He didn’t bring our three companions, but I’m sure he’ll fill them in.
“I don’t think we have another choice,” I tell him. “Emerick’s right—Lyons might not make a decision right away. If we wait until the last minute, and he hasn’t made up his mind, he might just leave us behind.”
“We don’t know for sure that he’ll take us with him. He’s going to need someone to stay behind in Beatton.”
“Even if he does, he’s not going to leave them at the HQ. Your time here was always temporary, remember? That’s why I was trying to join in the first place.” I blush slightly after saying the words—as if the o
