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“I don’t know, Bubo, but selfishly I’m hoping he’ll wake soon, although I know he needs to rest as long as he can.”

Bubo beeped.

“He probably will be upset that I’ve spent so much time up here and not doing any work. Okay, I’m going to do some work, but I’ll be back later.” With a pat on Tudor’s stone leg, Alex vanished.

He reappeared in the library where he found Dane and Donovan.

“Hey Alex,” Dane said, spotting him first.

“Hey in-laws,” he replied, flopping down on the spare chair in front of Dane’s desk, Donovan next to him, both working on their laptops.

“You doing okay?” Donovan asked him in concern.

Alex shrugged. “Coping. At least I know what to expect in the future.”

“Don’t forget Tudor hasn’t properly rested for a while. He’ll take better care of himself in future.”

“True. Is there anything I need to know or do?”

“Puff’s cousin found the name of the island and a copy of the email Barnabus sent,” Donovan said, clicking some buttons and handing his tablet to him.

Alex read it. “How is he planning on killing rogues who don’t join him?” he asked, handing the tablet back.

“We have no idea. Apparently, the island is surrounded by spells. The only way on is invite-only.”

“Idiot. Anyway, I’m hoping the Howling Bikers can contact some and take our side,” Alex said.

Donovan grinned. “I can always go back and talk to them; some of them seemed interested when I spoke.”

“Rumour has it, it wasn’t your talking that interested them,” Dane said, grinning at his father.

Donovan blushed and laughed. “True.”

“Let’s wait and see. The bikers know how to contact me. If they don’t, Donovan, we’ll sacrifice you to them for the greater good,” Alex said, grinning.

Donovan and Dane laughed.

“Right, if you don’t need me for anything, I have some killers to hunt.”

“Killers?” Donovan asked, frowning.

“Of Maddy’s parents,” Alex replied, standing up.

“Do you need help?” Donovan asked.

“No, this is what I do best, but thanks. I’ll catch up with you guys later”

“Stay safe,” Dane said.

“Always,” Alex said, then vanished.

CHAPTER 32

Puff and Paris were looking for Tobin and the triplets. They ran into Demi and Brook in the kitchen.

“Hi, Demi, Brook,” Puff greeted.

“Hello, Puff, Paris.” Demi and Brook said together.