I was in instant denial mode. "No... That can't be... Zenith is safe... Right, Marcus?" Both my voice and my hands were shaking as I waited for Marcus' reply.

But Marcus was just as confused as I was. "Roma told me that the Blackholes raided Gloverstone and took Zenith."

'NO!"

"They left us a message," Marcus continued. "They want you in exchange for Zenith's life, Milena. They said they'd be waiting for you in the Rockies up north."

"The Rockies? Why there?" I asked, ...