"Why, sir?" Sheryl said. "Just in case." They started walking back to the car. Aaron took out his phone to call the legate. It was time to give her an update. She didn't answer. Her phone didn't even ring, which meant it was turned off or destroyed. Aaron's heart started beating faster. He quickly dialed Boreas' number. The bodyguard answered immediately, "Hello?" "This is Aaron. I'm trying to reach the legate." "She disappeared." "What?" Aaron said in too loud a voice. "Why didn't you tell me right away?" "I don't think she's in danger. She had a tender moment with Haley on the cruise ship
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