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We jumped down from our bar stools without another word and followed A room By now, the roo quietly, or sitting packed together on the overstuffed couches The electricity in the rooh and tension thick

I followed Lilly as she snaked her way to the back of the room, a place ould both be comfortable She found Jericho and went to stand next to hi of it I sed e to stand next to her, next to him I leaned forward and offered a wave Jericho's direction, but all I got in return was a curt sin," A in conversations ive their immediate attention to Ah Lucan hasn't ainst Eden, he has recently requested that she go through with the Eternal Walk," There was a low athered and the feeling that washed through the room was one of fear I should have beenso many Immortals orried about the outcome But I couldn't help but feel a sense of ca so many people cared about what happened tothere on the Prince's private jet We don't have much time to plan, and I'm positive that was on purpose I don't want to be naive about the purpose of Lucan's request Whatever the real reason, we need to assume the worst"

Amory paused for a roup, although I couldn't tell how old, interjected, "And what do you believe the worst to be?"

"That this is a trap to get Eden on her own and away from me, and to expose her vulnerability," Aasps in the crowd and another ru I rocked back on my heels, almost knocked over by Amory's truthfulness "Now, before we panic, even if that happens, I have full confidence in hter to be able to handle herself" He sht behind his eyes, a desire to fight, like I had not seen before

"I won't be alone though, right?" I interjected frantically A strong hand was onit couldn't be Lilly's I was surprised to see it belong to Jericho whose expression had changed from one of indifference to carefully masked concern

"No, and that isto be running teams the entire way from here to India This will be one of theto need everyone's full support Unfortunately for Eden, we cannot even leave her alone while she is in O with Avalon and Jericho, Lilly and Roxie will also bewith exciteirl in the house, even if that meant Roxie would be here as well

Aht over will leave us pretty vulnerable We will have to rely on faith and Eden's ability, trusting she will land in Bangalore unhar said, Ryder's team, plus Avalon and Jericho, will take the sa hopefully onlypoint to ensure a s from here Ryder's team, you will take Conrad's aircraft, because I think it's thepoint, Jericho, you will be second in command" Amory paused for a second to look at Ryder, "I'm sorry to put you in an aard situation, Son, but I need those who care about Eden theafter her Do you understand?"

Ryder nodded, a steely look in his crystal clear blue eyes He looked like a leader, tall and thin, with every muscle etched to perfection from head to toe His head was shaved and his skin tanned Everything about him screamed discipline and commitment I realized Amory had to make it very clear to hi he could do easily

I noticed Jericho's hand leavehis touch His cheeks were flamed red and there was a spot on the floor that suddenly needed his undivided attention

I knew he had feelings for me, but I supposed he didn't want the rest of our couilt punchedhim I decided we needed to have a talk I liked him too much to let our friendship die because I was in love with somebody else, and he was eley and the Australia teaalore fro the six oes as planned, Caden's team from Morocco and Alina's team from Switzerland will already be in place in Ooty and the surrounding jungle Avalon, Jericho and Ryder, you will follow Eden's progress fro distance"

What's Ooty? I sent a quick thought to Avalon, feeling lost

It's the name of the town nearest to the Kendrick Palace It's a touristy area of India in the mountains Avalon answeredback in to Amory

"Eden and Avalon's twin connection should enable the tea contact We have yet to test the boundaries of their connection, but in Romania they seemed to have no trouble despite the distance of the Citadel and Sighisoara They will not be that far apart in India," A a question when I jumped back in "Once she enters the Cave of the Winds, she will have to sever that connection, however, and Eden," he turned his attention on me, "you will be the most alone inside there"