Before he could ask any questions, Max filled him in on their situation. “The boy is injured. He had a small hole in his intestines. I managed to close it, but I suspect that at least some of the contents might have leaked out. If so, that means he’s going to need antibiotics. I don’t suppose your people have any, do they?” Max asked. “We have all the medicine the boy will need and even a doctor.” “How did you manage to . . .” “I’ll answer all your questions shortly, but I want to ask you some things first. Tell me what happened to my brother from the start.” Max was nervous, and he didn’t know what to tell Troy. Should he tell the truth? That could completely destroy any chance they had of gaining him as an ally. Then again, if Troy saw through his lies, it could drive a wedge between them. “You look worried. Just tell me the facts, and we’ll be fine,”
