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He snorted in a At the end of the ten days, if Cahil reree to join their cause, do nothing to sabotage their efforts and be an active participant

"Like a cheerleader?" I asked

He was not ay and planning"

If he was no longer loyal to Bruns, then Cahil would join our side and be as engaged in our efforts Cahil held up the finished treaty for me to read

"We’ll need witnesses, and you need to releasehis dubious expression, I added, "If I’n, then even a bad solicitor can argue that I signed it under extreme duress and that I don’t have to co the parchment was a mere formality and for Cahil’s peace of mind But I really wanted to be free of these chains

Cahil disappeared and returned with two of his people He introduced Faxon, and I already knew Hanni Faxon unlocked the cuffs, and everyone stepped back a few feet with their hands on the hilts of their weapons A feeling back into ned the agreement, then handed the stylus to Cahil He paused for ato uncover any loopholes--and added his signature to the document Hanni and Faxon affixed their names, and it was official I focused on the fact that the baby would remain alive At least for the next ten days If this ended well, we’d have a powerful ally If not

Best to focus on one thing at a tiht away"

"Why?"

I told him about the trail of bobby pins

"Shit" Cahil barked orders to his people, harassing the Now

Keeping out of the way, I hoped I’d have a chance to send Fisk a note One of the agents handed me a cloak to wear, and while everyone was occupied, I reclaimed my weapons and lock picks Grief threatened to drown me, but I chanted keep the baby safe over and over in my mind to block the emotion Also there was the possibility that Cahil lied about seeing Onora in the Citadel

Cahil returned "Tirabbed my elboe headed to the stairs A number of his people preceded us, and the rest followed Twelve total

"Can one of your crew deliver a e to Fisk?"

He slowed "Why?"

"So when I’arrison, he doesn’t risk his people trying to rescue htened, and he arrisons, doesn’t he?"

"There are arrison We could be spotted at any place en route"

"Nice try, but you’re a lousy liar Do you knoho they are?"

Noas my turn to curse "No"