My father and Aidan also vehemently oppose my idea, and Veronica looks as though she might throw up. “No way I’m going along with that,” Reed insists. “For once, we agree,” Aidan echoes his denial. “I’m not asking either of you, I’m telling you.” I knew that they would disagree the moment Reed realised he and I would be separated. I can understand it – the last time we were apart tragedy struck, but I cannot let his guilt influence my decision, which is strategic and necessary. The General waits for silence before asking, “Who would you take?” “Kwan and Quinn,” I announce confidently. “And Michael,” I add, smiling encouragingly at him. “Plus, I want Heath and the other two NUSA soldiers who were travelling with him and Oliver. That leaves Reed and Jethro here, in charge of the Legion.” “Not happening,”
