Chapter Forty-Four - Alley Ally

"No,” Shadow opposed firmly.

“No?” Jadon’s brows furrowed in confusion. “Don't you want to know why they have it out for you?”

"Yes, of course I do," Shadow said, then fixed his gaze on Jason; worry was etched into his features. “I'll go, but you stay. From here on out, I have to do this alone. The Steel Consortium is very dangerous, Jason. I can't let you keep getting entangled in their affairs. We could've gotten arrested today!”

Jason shook his head and let out a small chuckle, which annoyed his friend. “You don't get it, do you? When I said we were getting her back, I meant it. My friend, I've started this with you, and I'm going to finish it,” he said, his tone resolute.

The stern facade that Shadow tried to put on cracked as he heard Jason’s words. “I… I just want you to know what you're getting into. These guys have no scruples.”

Jason nodded. “I know; I've dealt with a couple of conscienceless people myself,” he said.

Shadow gave Jason a knowing nod, realizing that he was refe