Chapter 39
A mixture of strange noises echoed up from the room downstairs. Zach heard the noise, but he didn’t take his eyes off Ciaran. Ciaran held his gaze as well. They looked as if they were trying to shoot each other with their stares.
Madeline approached Ciaran. He gestured for her to stay away. His eyes didn’t leave Zach for a second.
The two held their stances and remained locked in their staring competition for a few moments.
Zach broke the silence. "I have to go," he snarled.
"You are not going anywhere until we talk things out. We only have one day before the gate opening.”
"That's your problem. I’m letting you go through my gate. What else do you want from me?"
"Your full cooperation. I need all relevant information."
Zach sneered. "Now that's a king's order from someon
