Chapter 404

Celeste Harper knew better than to pry into anything involving the Talon—stuff like that was strictly military classified. Still, the idea of him seeking asylum in Galveria kept nagging at her. Once back in her cabin, she fired up the laptop and sent an email to Sebastian Wexler. A quick glance at the clock told her it was probably the middle of the night over there; chances of a reply were basically zero. She kept tossing and turning, unable to sleep. But then came the reminder—Sebastian’s family might be tied to the royal lineage, sure, but they weren’t exactly behind the scenes pulling strings. They were more like distant relatives no one really involved in actual decisions. Even if the Talon was looking for protection, it shouldn’t have anything to do with Sebastian. That thought did bring a bit of peace. With the connection seeming unlikely, the worry faded a little. She drifted off before Ethan Shaw made it back. It was the first deep, uninterrupted sleep she'd had since the kidn