“I will not interfere. But I’ll tell you this.” He leaned in. “Hear him. Listen.” “I do, Jobah. He speaks in lies and manipulations.” “Listen to what he’s not saying.” I narrowed my eyes. “What do you know? Did he tell you—?” “I visited him this morning.” He held up his hands. “But if I knew his secrets, you would, too. You have my loyalty, Captain.” I nodded, trusting him implicitly. “Whatever you have planned for him, be gentle.” Jobah straightened, his expression somber. “Hurting you has already caused him the greatest pain.”
