#Chapter 126: A Mob-Type Feeling

“I hadn’t even thought about that. I hadn’t looked up any of my old work. Everybody in the Palace Press said that they had researched my work. I just assumed it was public.” He nodded. “I thought as much. They would research it. But that doesn’t mean that it’s available to the public.” Mr. Dale looked around furtively. “I know I can trust you, but I don’t know who else I can trust, And that’s why I had to send your bodyguard off.” “You should know I’ve read your work, and I’m one of only a few in Packhaven. I just happen to have relatives who live elsewhere in Orlune, and I had them send me a paper copy in the regular mail. They monitor email and such here, but I could get away with it that way.” He made a face. “I wouldn’t have wanted to get my family in trouble sending it in a way that might be intercepted. I’ve even made sure there’s no paper trail. I’ve already shredded the envelope and the article. But after reading it, I knew you were the person that I needed to talk to.” “Ex