As we reached the castle I saw Andy standing in the courtyard. He looked stressed, but then again we all did. Greg called Jonathan who was still looking for me. After some time he and the reapers came back. I want to pick up my brother and go home, I said. As soon as you've had some breakfast said Greg. He walked to another door in the tower where I saw a long wooden table and a kitchen. What happened to your face? Asked Jonathan. Oh she hit me. Said Greg in reply. So I suppose you'd better not mess with her. I smiled and mumbled a sorry in Greg's general direction.

When breakfast was served we all sat around the table and I tried to rearranged my feelings and emotions. I could not trust or like Andy anymore. But if it was true that his girlfriend might get killed I could place myself in his position. And as I did, I realised that Gene had the same advantage over me now. My brother might not be let go off so easily.

If your girlfriend and my brother are in the same position we need to help them. I said suddenly. Andy looked up. We could think of a scheme to get them out of there and still destroy the reapers. But how? Said Andy, looking quite desperate. First we need to find people who we can trust. Although that may be hard. I said as I gave Andy a deathly glare. Andy looked the other way, as Greg helpfully pointed at the frying pans in the kitchen. I snickered and shook my head. If you mean that you need manpower to break them out you can use the reapers. Said Jonathan. No I'd rather not. I replied. We'll have to rely on stealth, and I don't want people to get hurt. You said it yourself that the reapers are unstable. We can call in my uncle and cousins. They know about this business I think. Your uncle does for sure. Said Andy. We can ask Gerard for help inside the village. Was he not in on this? I asked. He never even wanted you to come here in the first place. Said Andy. I remembered his objections. If he's against Gene's plan then why is he on the board? I asked. He offers a lot of financial support to the community. Said Andy. And for that he is loved by most of our kind. Technically he doesn't even know about the plan. Gene tries to hold the meetings when Gerard is at home or on tour. He's only there for the minor decisions. Jonathan looked confused. Who is Gerard? He asked eventually. Andy started to explain but eventually Greg took over. I excused myself and so did Andy as we walked to the kitchen.

I understand why you wanted to come here with me. I said. But why did you not tell me you had a girlfriend? It would have made things a lot easier. I thought that if you knew I had a girlfriend you might have pushed me away. I needed you and your brother to stay in my house in order to come with you. I had to be your guardian angel. Or so to say. I rolled my eyes. Enough with the bad puns. I said. As I picked up a frying pan and carefully inspected it. Andy backed away a little. All I can say is I'm sorry. He said. And know that it comes from my conscience. That I do have. He added. You know what? I said. Don't worry about it. I'll find someone else soon enough. I put the frying pan back. Let's free our loved ones now.