Chapter 20: The Action Acts.

The following evening, I arrived at the front of

the academy buzzing with nervous energy.

My heart raced, and I checked under my jacket for the ninetynineth time to make sure handn't forgotten my S&W500.

Justice Bianca drove around the curve of the

driveway and pulled to the lot. Ebube got out

carrying a backpack and stood by my side. She got

out too and walked around the car to join us.

"This is hard for me, Runso," she said. "I know you

see me as a legal practitioner, unfeeling, and a cold-hearted person." She glanced at Ebube. "But I'm sending my only stepSon, the only non-biological child I ever have and putting him into danger. I can't even give him a hug for

good luck."

"Tm going to be okay," Ebube said. "Don't worry about me Mom."

"Make me proud, boys." Without looking back,

Justice Bianca got into her Red Range Rover Sport and drove off. The familiar Hilux truck zoomed behind her.

Ebube pointed to the academy's entrance gate.