Carter We are seated in the dining hall, and I can sense Lexi’s unease, and also sadness through the bond. “What are you thinking baby? I can feel your sadness through the bond.” I asked her in her mind, as I held her hand in mine. “I was just thinking of how far I have come. Watching mom with Emily is so bittersweet for me. I missed out on that, because of Castor and Evita. I just wish we could end this without any casualties. I just want to move on with my life.” she replies in my mind, and I squeeze her hand. “She will pay for all her crimes, just like Castor did. We are fighting so that we can live in peace. All these people in this room will give their lives for yours, the same as you would for them,” Carter says. “That’s the problem, I don’t want that. I want us all to live and be

