Nathan didn’t get far. Kylon, following Tristan’s orders, tracked him down in a dingy corner of the city—a beggars’ den of all places. From there, it was a straight trip to the embassy.

The authorities had received a report earlier that day. Once Nathan’s identity was confirmed, they wasted no time shipping him back home.

A man like him didn’t belong on the streets. He belonged in court, facing the law for everything he’d done.

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With the weekend free, ...