A sharp inhale broke the silence that accompanied Laila's words. It came from Renlo. But he wasn't the only one feeling the intensity of the moment.
Grunde had a deep frown on his face. The fact that someone might come and separate him from his family made a deep battle intent radiate from him. Even Malakai didn't like the sound of it.
The disbandment of their squad… 'That's not good.' The thought was an understatement, it was bad.
Malakai's eyes couldn't help but widen the next moment. A realization had just dawned on him. 'It's a two part plan.' His thoughts ran as he tried to piece everything together.
It was the kind of plan that allowed no room for failure. No matter what choice they made, it would only lead to the end.
The disbandment of the squad would force Malakai to join another squad to complete his training. In fact, due to the abruptness of it all, he wouldn't even have a choice in the matter.
