Chapter 54 - Calling in the Troops

As always, Jake was waiting outside, with his back to her when she emerged from her quarters when she was ready. His arms were folded across his chest as he leaned carelessly against the wall. "Hello there, woman," he grinned and turned to face her. They laughed a little and then fell into step beside each other as they made their way to the barracks. Ella's attention was drawn to something when they were moving through the camp. There was a contingent of Brannon estate guards advancing toward the commander's office, their faces severe and serious. She got curious by the sight right away because it wasn't something she saw every day. “What's going on?" she said, her voice full with worry, “I don't know” he said as he observed the situation at hand. Ella scoffed, her thoughts racing. Since the Brannon estate served as the clan's center, the presence of the guards indicated a serious situation. “Jakey should we...?" she asked, but Jake was one step ahead of her. "Hold on,"