Zac shifted uncomfortably as he leaned against the wall. For days he has been feeling some discomfort. He had excused himself to get some rest at home; a part of him was eager to get home to Simone. She would make him a pleasant medicine to cool his temperature, and he would be fit to return to his duty.

"Home must be a really pleasant place if all you want to do is return there." Nathan, his second in command, teased.

Zac rolled his eyes playfully, trying to get his things ...