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I ranAntonio, Luther, and Sebastian "Do you think The Call will go dorain now that all the tainted are dead? I e to the population does it usually do before it stops?"

Luther delicately shrugged one shoulder "It differs each time"

"And that could either be because all the tainted were destroyed or because The Call was ready to go dorain," added Sebastian "It’s reasonable to assuuess"

"We have another very big issue" Luther suddenly looked troubled "Collins and Eloise will no doubt spread the news of how Sam, Evan, Max, and Stuart have been healed In addition, Quentin is quite aware that Evan was tainted, so he will get quite a shock when he realises Evan is alive and well Others ant to kno they were saved We need to have some sort of story ready"

"Do not worry," said Antonio "I will think of so" And I had no doubt that he would co the changes that Saone "Now that the tainted have been dealt with, I will soon beCoronation I will schedule the Coronation for in three weeks’ time By then, if there are anythe announcement by teleconference?" Sam’s nervousness wasn’t obvious in her voice, but I could feel it Who wouldn’t be nervous about ruling all of their own kind?

"Yes I would like you both to be there"

I noddedto do it?"

"Friday evening"

So that gave Saed for us forever

"For now, set aside your worries, and enjoy your evening I hear the squad are throwing a party" Antonio smiled "We have all been invited, so we may make an appearance"

"Then maybe we’ll see you there" I took Sam’s hand in mine "Just be aware that when the squad throws a party, they really party"

Chapter Thirteen

(Sah the party was supposed to be taking place in Chico’s apartment, the entire apartion – was celebrating and partying hard Music was blasting, food and NSTs were being passed around, and intoxicated hu in almost every room

Jared and I made our way up to Chico’s apart nods and sh the crowd until we found the squad All ten of the at a story that Fletcher was telling them As Jared and I walked in, the squad turned as one and endowed us with huge grins and back-pats Of course Max kissed me smack on the mouth just to piss Jared off Predictably, Jared shoved Max across the rooht that it was hilarious