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* When he returns, Bryce says, “The two from the assessment office are still out. The doctor said there is no change. “Thought so,” Deacon nods, and explains his theory about them being compelled to Bryce. “Makes sense, they clearly have someone with enough juice to do it,” Bryce nods. “I suspect they’ve only been collecting Greys that show potential as highly gifted, which is why we didn’t notice that some of our assessment staff were not bringing any new Greys into the realin. They were sending the stronger ones to the rogues, and the less gifted to our realm.” “They’re building an army. Selecting only the strongest,” Axel agrees. “I’m going to have forensics come in here and go through the place with a fine–toothed comb. They will make a mistake sooner or later, and when they do, we will find it. I suggest you all go back and rest. I know this has been a blow, but we are not giving up. Raff will hold a meeting tomorrow to restrategize,” Bryce says. “Thanks,” Deacon shakes his hand and then turns to us. “Take us home, D,” I tell him. “Home, home, or to the holiday home?” Theo asks. “Our home. We need a night in our own bed, all together, and the kids need a little normalcy. It’s time to go home, “I say. “Drop me at the holiday home first,” Mace sighs. “No, we are going home, all of us,” I demand. “I am not going home without my daughter,” Mason says in a low growl. “Yes, you are! I know you don’t want to, but we have five other children who are scared and miss us. Harper wouldn’t want us living like this. After we drop the kids at school tomorrow, I want to go up to the prison. It’s time to ask for help,” I say. “She’s right, Mace, we should all go,” Theo agrees. “Then you all go. Pick me up before you go to the prison, but I’m not giving up on the search, not yet,” Mason shakes his head. “We are not giving up. Just restrategizing like Bryce said. We need a reset, and a full night’s sleep so we can come back with fresh eyes. We are burning ourselves out and drifting apart like this. Let’s regroup, and come back tomorrow as a solid unit and show these fuckers exactly who they are messing with,” Deacon says. very rarely swears, so the fact he did says a lot. D very “Okay,” Mason finally agrees with a defeated sigh. It’s late when we get back home. I creep into each of the kid’s rooms, but they are all sleeping. It’s so tempting to wake them. I want to hold them, kiss their heads and tell them how much I love them, but it can wait until morning. They need their sleep, and so do I, and my guys….