116 Assassin II

"I'm married to Alexa now! You should give up your old life and join us. Do some good." "Right! So, you chose a princess over a fighter?" "It's not about that! You never know when to stop. I'm not letting you go because I know how tough things were for you growing up." "Why? You're married now." "That doesn't mean you're not family. You could fit in if you give it a try." "At least set me free... as a start?" Bianca pleaded. Mark thought for a while. "No! No way... I'm not setting you free. Besides, we've practiced this escape countless times. I'm sure you haven't forgotten how to free yourself." "Don't leave me here," Bianca begged. "Oh, that's exactly what I'm going to do. You only delayed me. Our other friends need us, so please join us in the fight as soon as you free yourself. By the way, there's a chip attached to that tree. In the next... um, 30 minutes, it will blow your hands off." "Mark! Please don't leave me here! Mark!" she yelled. He ignored