Chapter 72

Jim never said anything aloud but some kind of message was sent, and Sasha gave a slight bow of his head before turning toward the door. He stopped before his hand reached the knob, turned back to Jim, gave another nod, and then headed for his duffle. Nathan watched, horror-stricken, as Sasha pulled out an iron knife and tucked it into his coat before heading back to the door again.

“Stop!” Nathan called after Sasha. “What are you doing!? What are you making him do!?” he shot at Jim next, since Sasha was already out the door and there was nothing Nathan could do to stop him. Nathan couldn’t even move. He glared daggers when Jim turned back to him. “Where did you send him?” he asked through a furious growl. “After Ula? What did you tell him to do? What are you making him do?!”