And we did not want to lead the enemy to our home."
"You knew about the jet being shot down?" Ethan asked.
"Of course," Elder Han replied, his voice as cold as ice. "Maestro K would never have let you arrive at the Summit alive, let alone with your wife."
"Then why are you here now?"
"We came to fulfill your request," Elder Wu stepped forward. "You said you wanted us to come and take the crown from your bloody hands. We didn't come to take the crown. We came to restore what is rightfully yours."
Xander stepped closer, his eyes fixed on Ethan with deep concern. "Sir, I am sorry. Our communications were severed."
"It's alright, Xander," Ethan replied.
Elder Wu looked toward the cave. "Bring Madam Thorne to us, Sovereign. She will not be safe with you."
Clara emerged from the cave's s
