Alex's POV

"They are coming and they are coming with all that they have got." Jake's words rang in my head over and over again. Come to think of it I shouldn't be this surprised. It was to be expected. After all that Nicolai had done.... slaying rogues, fighting battles he never lost...

Yes!! It was only logic that those against him would rise to fight him with all that they have got.

"Alex... Alex, are you okay?" that was Jake asking me. I remained mute. I actually didn't know if I was okay.

"We have to prepare adequately and meticulously. But first let me ask you a question. Are...