Chapter  332

 ZADE   "Okay," he conceded. "But only after we get Shawn to safety and coordinate with Xenois about next steps."   "Deal," Lynn agreed.     We helped Shawn to his feet----he was steadier now after water and some food, but still clearly exhausted.   Marcus went to the other vehicle to supply information to the guards and  to call for backup and start coordinating with pack scouts who might have information about the Silvercrest nest location.     I kept one hand on Shawn's shoulder as we walked back toward the SUVs, feeling him lean slightly against me for support. This kid had been through hell and was still trying to be helpful, still trying to contribute.      It reminded me uncomfortably of Lake----another young werewitch forced to grow up too fast because of circumstances beyond his control.     "Shawn," I said quietly,      "I need you to understand something. What happened to Samuel and Silvia----what's happening right now----it's not your responsibility to fix. You're going to