Chapter 59

Gabriel regarded at Amelia . “I think proper now, as matters stand, most of the men will try to stand in my way. The moment I appear, if they acknowledge me, they will combat me. I can not come up with the money for to have to fight each single male I step in the front of earlier than I get to Mark. Those that are thoughtful—the ones that can already experience Mark's imbalance… they will listen. They'll at least wait for the query to be answered, rather than dashing in to get between us.

“Once I've taken Mark, I can address the people and clear it all up. The wolves can examine my thought and see the fact and tell the others. But till then… this will soften the rocky Course.”

Drake began to pace again.

“I don't have to inform you,” Gabriel added, “that proper now, they're all out there together. Easy to reach any that you think will listen. Easy to unfold the phrase while they're so close together, before they scatter again.”

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