*Gabe*

Val leaned heavily on the door frame and breathed heavily. His shirt was hanging open and his shoes were untied, making it clear that he was pulled out of bed.

“We have to get to the border,” he said frantically. “They’ve caught the rogue.”

I looked at Estelle, but she was already waving me out.

“Go get the bastard,” she said.

Val nodded enthusiastically. “They’re holding him at the checkpoint,” he explained. ...