By any means necessary. Do you understand me?” Korum was aware that his voice sounded sharp, but he could no longer contain the icy rage coursing through his veins. Alir, the leader of the guardians, nodded. “We’ll bring him to you,” he promised, his black eyes cold and expressionless.“Good,” Korum said curtly. Turning around, he stalked toward the back of the room, where Ellet was sitting beside Mia and running diagnostic tests.At his approach, the Krinar woman looked up, signs of strain evident on her beautiful face. “She should regain consciousness soon,” she said softly. “But, Korum, I’m afraid the damage has been done.”“What are you saying?” He didn’t want to believe it, couldn’t accept that possibility.“I’m afraid the scan is showing signs of trauma consistent with a memory loss. I’m so sorry –”“No. You must be wrong.” His fists clenched so hard his nails entered his skin, drawing blood. “There must be something we can do –”“I’ll look into it,”