CHAPTER 14 Novac went to stand, saying, “Maybe I should go and unpack my things.” Andre placed his hand on Novac’s shoulder, sternly saying, “Sit.” Novac sat quickly and Jotham looked at the young man. “Novac, we may need what ever information you have to help us get these people.” “I’ll help in any way I can. Maybe I can get Alis to take me to the Tuesday meeting. Then you guys can jump in and get them,” Novac suggested. Andre snapped, “Absolutely not! You are a child, and will not be placed in harm’s way like that.” Novac turned his head, snapping, “I’m not a child. I stopped being a child the day my parents died.” Andre scoffed, “You are a seventeen, little boy, playing at a man’s game and stupidity like that is going to get you killed.” Novac jumped up, fists closed, snapping,

