Hidden Connections

Elias swallowed hard, anxiety written all over his face.

Just then, Kael spoke up from the side, "Since things have settled down, I'll take her and head out first."

There were still soldiers standing inside and outside the house, all armed to the teeth. It looked more like a warzone than a home. Anyone passing by would think Kael was leading troops into battle.

"Go ahead, just leave," Elias said,