Chapter 32

Time seemed to slip faster now. Danny shuddered in his seat as he realized that the master was still waiting for a response to his question.

“I don’t think he does,” he answered honestly. “Otherwise, the boy would not go about flaunting his skin the way he does these days.” He made a face.

The master grunted on the line.

“He’s a teenager. That’s what they do these days. Flaunt their skin to show their friends the abs they’ve built over the weekend.”

A momentary silence followed.

“I need you to keep a close watch on the boy, Danny,” the master said at last. “I need to know his every move. If he ever becomes a threat to me, I’d like to know earlier than others.”

Danny nodded even though he knew the master could not see him. He swallowed hard as he considered the possibility of the boy standing up against the master. It seemed very unlikely but possible, and he could not help but allow his curious mind to entertain the thought of what would happen if